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Issuing forth suddenly and violently: outburst; ejection of molten rock (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Issuing forth suddenly and violently: outburst; ejection of molten rock (noun)”? The solution is ERUPTION, a 8-letter word built on the root RUPT (“break, burst”). It appeared in the August 20, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ERUPTION
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In a sentence
The ERUPTION and lava flow of Mount St. Helens destroyed many acres of forested land.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Issuing forth suddenly and violently: outburst; ejection of molten rock (noun)” has the answer ERUPTION (8 letters), built on the root RUPT, which means “break, burst”. Browse the full August 20, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.