eruption

Everyday

1. An eruption is when a volcano suddenly throws out lava, ash, rocks and gas. tree →
2. An eruption is a sudden burst of something, like noise, laughter, anger or fighting. tree →
3. An eruption on the skin is a sudden rash or spots. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography lessons volcanic eruptions are studied with lava, magma, ash clouds and safety. In stories, an eruption of laughter or anger tells the reader something happened suddenly. Phrases: volcanic eruption, an eruption of laughter, erupt into.

Examples

• The eruption of the volcano sent ash high into the sky. tree →
• People left the island before the eruption. tree →
• Lava flowed down the mountain after the eruption. tree →
• There was an eruption of laughter when the teacher fell off his chair. tree →
• Scientists try to predict eruptions to keep people safe. tree →
• Our model volcano had an eruption of baking soda and vinegar foam. tree →
• The eruption of the geyser shot water into the air. tree →
• He showed them colored plates of Naples, and spoke of excursions to Mount Vesuvius, and the eruptions of fire from it. tree →

Note

Countable: an eruption, eruptions («an» because it starts with a vowel sound). Verb: erupt. Do not confuse with «interruption» (stopping someone while they speak). Safety: during an eruption, follow official warnings and stay away from ash.