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

After the northern lights put on a dazzling show over North Dakota, Canada and Iceland earlier this week, the solar eruptions expected to stir up Wednesday night’s sky have been delayed or possibly missed Earth altogether. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Authorities suspended flight operations at several airports and disrupted major aviation corridors across Java and Sumatra following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Reuters — Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed ​early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak ‌Krakatau, the transport minister said. — CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

The latest two eruptions lasted 19 seconds and 17 seconds, according to Indonesia's Geology Agency. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026