noun
Hōei eruption; 1707-08 Mount Fuji eruption
Refers to the major eruption of Mount Fuji during the Hōei era (1707-1708). Used in historical and geological contexts.
宝永大噴火は富士山の歴史の中でも特に大規模な噴火だった。
The Hōei eruption was a particularly large-scale eruption in the history of Mount Fuji.
宝永大噴火の火山灰は江戸にも降り積もった。
Volcanic ash from the Hōei eruption fell and accumulated even in Edo.
Named after the Hōei era (宝永) during which the eruption occurred, combined with 大 (great) and 噴火 (eruption).