Synonyms of eruption

eruption

noun

i-ˈrəp-shən 

1

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• outburst
• burst
• flash
• blaze
• gust
• flare
• gale
• spasm
• paroxysm
• storm
• flush
• frenzy
• agony
• fit
• gush
• flare-up
• ebullition
• rage
• tantrum
• rapture
• transport
• ecstasy
• firestorm
• blowup
• delirium
• furor
• grouch

2

as in firing

the act or an instance of exploding

the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• detonation
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• flare-up
• bang
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruption

Each eruption caused rapid deflation of the summit of Kilauea and was followed by the relatively slow refilling of the Halemaʻumaʻu magma reservoir. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

If the incoming eruptions interact favorably with Earth's magnetic field, auroras could potentially reach much farther south than currently anticipated. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The scientists ruled out a 2016 volcanic eruption as the cause, given the downward trend had started several years before and has maintained a steady pace across the years. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Their survival also supports the idea that the volcanic eruption was not a factor in the chinstrap's demise. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026