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e·rup·tion
 eruption
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- pronunciation:
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ruhp
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When there is an eruption, something breaks open and material comes out. If there is an eruption of a volcano, there is an explosion inside it. The mountain breaks open and lava pours out.
Scientists can sometimes predict volcanic eruptions before they happen, which is helpful for people who live near volcanoes.- similar words:
- burst, explosion
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| related words: |
blaze, burst, tantrum, violence |
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