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    erupt
    /ɪˈrʌpt/

    verb

    • 1. (of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases: "Mount Pinatubo began erupting in June" Similar emit lavabelch lavabecome activeflare upOpposite lie dormant
    • 2. break out suddenly and dramatically: "fierce fighting erupted between the army and guerrillas" Similar break outflare upblow upboil overOpposite die down

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