Synonyms of eruptions

eruptions

noun

plural of eruption

1

as in explosions

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

• explosions
• outbursts
• bursts
• flashes
• gusts
• blazes
• flares
• spasms
• gales
• paroxysms
• storms
• flushes
• frenzies
• agonies
• fits
• flare-ups
• ebullitions
• gushes
• rages
• tantrums
• blowups
• raptures
• ecstasies
• transports
• firestorms
• deliriums
• grouches
• furors

2

as in firings

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

• explosions
• firings
• blasts
• detonations
• outbursts
• bursts
• blowups
• shootings
• blowouts
• booms
• discharges
• flare-ups
• bangs
• airbursts
• pops
• groundbursts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implosions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruptions

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

Volcanologists could use the technology to map internal magma chambers and lava tubes to help predict eruptions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

In the deep ocean, high water pressure can suppress explosive volcanic activity, making eruptions less destructive. — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

The Best Travel Photography of 2023 From the wildebeest migration in Kenya and volcanic eruptions in Iceland to shamanic rituals in Siberia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Home of a fur seal trade leading to an almost extinction of seals, a whaling station, and then many volcanic eruptions leading to the destruction of scientific stations, this island looks like it is cursed. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Potential hazards include volcanic bombs, heavy ashfall and lava flows if continuous eruptions resume. — Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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

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