Eruption (noun)

1. An act or instance of erupting, especially a sudden release of gas, ash, or lava from a volcano.
2. A sudden and usually temporary increase in activity, energy, or emotion.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin eruptio(n-), from erumpere "break out".

Examples:

1. The eruption of the volcano caused widespread damage and displacement.
2. The eruption was followed by a series of earthquakes.
3. The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was one of the most destructive in U.S. history.
4. The eruption of anger took him by surprise.
5. The eruption of applause signaled the end of the performance.