plural of eruption column

(slang, US, derogatory) A scandal in which a woman publicly accuses a male politician of sexual misconduct.

(parasitology) A skin disease caused by the movement of certain species of ancylostomatids under the skin.

(volcanology) A volcanic eruption which occurs on the flanks of a volcano, rather than its summit.

(volcanology) A type of volcanic eruption marked by the ejection of large columns of volcanic debris and gases into the stratosphere; particularly large amounts of pumice, caused by a very powerful, gas-driven eruption.

(Canada, slang) A (usually unscripted) remark by a politician or other public figure which is especially ill-considered and foolish, and which has negative repercussions for that individual and their affiliated group.