1. the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

Examples

• She earned her PhD in volcanology and now studies active volcanoes around the world.
• The university’s volcanology department monitors seismic activity near Mount Vesuvius.
• Modern volcanology uses satellite imagery to track volcanic eruptions.
• His research in volcanology focuses on predicting when dormant volcanoes might become active.
• The volcanology team collected lava samples from the recent eruption.
• Students interested in volcanology must have a strong background in geology and chemistry.