VocabJLPT N1
volcanic eruption
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. eruption
  2. 2. volcanic eruption
  3. 3. Vulcanian eruption
This noun describes the eruption of a volcano, when magma, ash, and gases are expelled from the volcanic opening. It is commonly used in news and science contexts when discussing volcanic activity.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How severe does an eruption have to be before flights get cancelled?

Sentence 2

We were able to confirm "the moment of the eruption" from the security camera footage.

Sentence 3

Last week's eruption left the crops in the fields covered in ash.

Sentence 4

I got an email from the travel agency saying the tour was cancelled due to the eruption.

Sentence 5

If there's a chance of an eruption, should we postpone the trip?