Explode (verb)

1. Burst violently and noisily as a result of internal pressure.
2. Increase rapidly and dramatically.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin explodere, from ex- "out" + plaudere "clap" (because of the noise of bursting).

Examples:

1. The bomb exploded and caused significant damage.
2. The balloon exploded with a loud bang.
3. The population of the city exploded in the last decade.
4. The stock prices exploded after the announcement of the new product.
5. The volcano exploded and caused a massive eruption.