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upsurgence

upsurgence

8.8
A sudden upward movement of water or gas from underground
  • noun
  • /ˈʌpˌsɜrdʒəns/
translation icon : emergencia
  • There was a sudden upsurgence of bubbles as the diver disturbed the lake bed.

Examples

  • There was an unexpected upsurgence of gas from the well.

  • Scientists observed an upsurgence of volcanic gases escaping through new cracks in the earth.

  • The upsurgence of groundwater after the heavy rains flooded the lower fields.

  • The upsurgence of water caused flooding in the area.

  • The upsurgence of groundwater after the heavy rains flooded the lower fields.

  • Scientists observed an upsurgence of volcanic gases escaping through new cracks in the earth.

  • There was an upsurgence of bubbles as the diver disturbed the lake bed.

Synonyms

rise
vsupsurgence
125 2.4

A small upward slope in land or a surface

is a sudden upward emergence from below, not a simple elevation
jump
vsupsurgence
73 3.3

A sudden rise by a large amount

is a rapid emergence from below rather than only a numeric increase
rising
vsupsurgence
41 3.4

An upward movement to a higher position

is a sudden emergence from below rather than a gradual change
upsurge
vsupsurgence
9 5.0

A sudden strong increase in activity or interest

is specifically a sudden physical emergence from below, not just increase
eruption
vsupsurgence
  • Specialized
4 4.9

A sudden rash of red spots that appears on the skin

is about a sudden upward movement from below, not only visible outbreak
surfacing
vsupsurgence
4 4.8

The act of something hidden becoming known or seen

focuses on sudden upward movement from below rather than general appearing
upwelling
vsupsurgence
  • Specialized
1 6.0

An upward movement of water or gas from below to the surface

is a sudden emergence rather than a steady upward movement
upflow
vsupsurgence
  • Specialized
1 4.8

An upward movement of air or water

implies a sudden emergence from below rather than continuous flow
upswelling
vsupsurgence
6.2

A rise of water, lava, or other material from below toward the surface

is sudden in nature, not merely a gradual upward flow
upcurrent
vsupsurgence
8.1

A flow that moves upward in the air or toward the start of a river

is a sudden upward emergence rather than a directional current

How Strong

eruption
  • Specialized
73 3.9
gush
6 4.3
upsurgence
8.8
upwelling
  • Specialized
1 6.0
bubbling
2.2
seepage
7 5.7

Surface Forms

upsurgence singular
upsurgences plural

Morphology

upsurgence = upsurge (transparent) = up + surge + ence

The meaning is closely tied to the literal idea of something surging upward, so the relation to the base word is easy to see.

Etymology

Upsurgence joins up ('up') and surge ('a sudden strong movement'), the same root as surge. So an upsurgence can picture water or gas suddenly pushing up from below, a sudden upward movement or emergence.