Eruption

/ɪˈrʌpʃən/ noun

A sudden violent explosion or outburst, especially from a volcano, or a sudden breaking out or appearance.

From Latin 'eruptio,' from 'erupt' meaning 'to break out.' The prefix 'e-' means 'out' and 'rumpere' means 'to break.'

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