noun
- 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.