Irruption
(noun)
- A sudden, forceful entry or invasion.
- A sudden, intense increase in the population of a species.
Origin:
From latin irruptio, from irrumpere 'to break in'.
Examples:
- The irruption of the protesters into the city caused widespread chaos.
- The irruption of a new bird species into the area caused concern for the native birds.
- The irruption of technology in the workplace has changed the way people work.
- The irruption of refugees into the country put a strain on the resources.
- The irruption of magma from the volcano caused the lava flow.