This is the 11481st most frequent Spanish word.
explotó
"Explotó" means "exploded."
Here, 'explotó' refers to the act of bursting or exploding of an object, specifically a balloon.
El globo explotó ruidosamente durante la fiesta.
The balloon exploded loudly during the party.
In this case, 'explotó' is used to describe a volcanic eruption, which is a natural burst.
El volcán explotó después de varios días de actividad sísmica.
The volcano erupted after several days of seismic activity.
Here, 'explotó' metaphorically means that the news spread rapidly and with great impact.