Petulant eruption (7)

I believe the answer is:

tantrum

(Other definitions for tantrum that I've seen before include "Uncontrolled outburst of anger" , "Hissy fit" , "Wobbly" , "Fit - pet" , "Childish fit of rage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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