volcanic eruption

/vɑlˈkænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃən/
/vɒlˈkænɪk ɛˈrʌpʃən/
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Other forms: volcanic eruptions

Definitions of volcanic eruption
  1. noun
    the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
    synonyms: eruption
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    types:
    Plinian eruption
    a volcanic eruption in which a stream of gas and ash is violently ejected to a height of several miles
    type of:
    discharge
    the sudden giving off of energy
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