Console

From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference.

A console station (or simply console) is a physical device which one can use to interact with computer systems. They are usually used by crewmembers on the bridge of a starship or operations center of a space station.

Constitution-class starships of the 23rd century had stations specialized for access to gravity control, damage control, environmental engineering, and library computer.

In 2369, Captain Edward Jellico ordered that the science stations on the USS Enterprise-D bridge be reconfigured for damage control and weapons status monitoring in preparation for possible conflict with the Cardassian Union. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I")

Consoles on Federation starships are prone to explosion when the ship takes damage. (TNG: "Disaster")

The explosions are probably a rupture in the electro-plasma system serving the console.

Console stations
Communications • Engineering • Environment • Helm • Mission Ops • Navigation • Science • Security • Tactical