Erupting: meaning, definitions and examples
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erupting
[ ɪˈrʌptɪŋ ]
volcano
Erupting refers to the process of a volcano releasing ash, lava, and gases into the air. It is a sudden and violent event that can have devastating consequences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The volcano has been erupting for several days, causing widespread panic among the local residents.
- After years of dormancy, the volcano suddenly started erupting, catching everyone by surprise.
Translations
Translations of the word "erupting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entrando em erupção
🇮🇳 विस्फोट हो रहा
🇩🇪 ausbrechend
🇮🇩 meletus
🇺🇦 виверження
🇵🇱 wybuchający
🇯🇵 噴火している
🇫🇷 en éruption
🇪🇸 erupcionando
🇹🇷 patlayıcı
🇰🇷 분출하는
🇸🇦 يثور
🇨🇿 erupující
🇸🇰 eruptujúci
🇨🇳 爆发
🇸🇮 izbruhajoč
🇮🇸 gosandi
🇰🇿 атқылау
🇬🇪 ამოფრქვევა
🇦🇿 partlayan
🇲🇽 erupcionando
Etymology
The word 'erupting' originates from the Latin word 'erumpere', which means 'to break out'. The term was first used in the context of volcanic eruptions in the mid-18th century. Since then, it has been widely used to describe the sudden release of volcanic materials from a volcano.