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Definitions for volcanology
ˌvɒl kəˈnɒl ə dʒivol·canol·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. volcanology, vulcanologynoun

    the branch of geology that studies volcanoes

Wiktionary

  1. volcanologynoun

    The study of volcanoes.

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  1. Volcanology

    Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena (volcanism). The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire. A volcanologist is a geologist who studies the eruptive activity and formation of volcanoes and their current and historic eruptions. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic eruptions, collect eruptive products including tephra (such as ash or pumice), rock and lava samples. One major focus of enquiry is the prediction of eruptions; there is currently no accurate way to do this, but predicting eruptions, like predicting earthquakes, could save many lives.

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  1. volcanology

    Volcanology is a branch of geology that focuses on the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and other related geological phenomena. It involves the classification, prediction, and analysis of volcanic activity, the understanding of volcanic hazards, as well as the impacts of volcanic eruptions on the climate and environment. It also includes the exploration and research on the use of volcanic material in various industries.

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  1. Volcanology

    Volcanology is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena. The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire. A volcanologist is a person who studies the formation of volcanoes, and their current and historic eruptions. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic eruptions, collect eruptive products including tephra, rock and lava samples. One major focus of enquiry is the prediction of eruptions; there is currently no accurate way to do this, but predicting eruptions, like predicting earthquakes, could save many lives.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of volcanology in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of volcanology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of volcanology in a Sentence

  1. John Pallister:

    It was a watershed event in volcanology in a lot of ways, it was when geologists after the eruption worldwide started recognizing these giant debris avalanches, these giant landslides that are now recognized as a major hazard at volcanoes all around the world. Drones, remote instruments like theUSGSspider, creepmeters, strainmeters andtiltmeters help scientists better monitor volcanoes in the hopes history doesn't repeat itself.

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