luapan

Luapan is a term in the Indonesian language used to denote a sudden outpouring, overflow, or surge of something. It is commonly applied to natural phenomena such as floods or volcanic activity, but it is also used in a figurative sense to describe sudden displays of emotion or energy. In geological and hydrological contexts, luapan can refer to rapid flows or releases that overwhelm a system, including water, lava, or debris flows. In everyday language, the word conveys abrupt, temporary intensification rather than a gradual change.

Linguistic notes identify luapan as a nominal form created with the suffix -an, a pattern used in Indonesian to express the result or manifestation of an action. The exact nuance of luapan can vary with context, but the core idea is an abrupt, often uncontrollable surge or overflow rather than a slow buildup. The term is understood across Indonesian-speaking communities and is commonly found in media, literature, and discourse describing rapid changes or disruptions.

Usage examples are most frequent in discussions of natural events and emotional states. Phrases such as luapan air, luapan lava, or luapan emosi illustrate the range from physical overflow to metaphorical outburst. The word sits alongside more specific terms like banjir (flood), erupsi (eruption), and ledakan (explosion) and is used when a broader, less technical description is appropriate.

See also: banjir, erupsi, ledakan.