volcanology

[ vol-kuh-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.

volcanology

/ ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌvɒlkənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

volcanology

/ vŏl′kə-nŏl′ə-jē,vôl′- /

1. The scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.

Derived Forms

• ˌvolcanˈologist, noun
• volcanological, adjective

Other Words From

• vol·can·o·log·i·cal [vol-k, uh, -nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], volcan·o·logic adjective
• volcan·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of volcanology¹

First recorded in 1885–90; volcano + -logy

Example Sentences

The volcanology center noted the risks from the volcanic eruption include the possibility that part of the volcano could collapse into the sea and cause a tsunami.

From Seattle Times

Indonesia's volcanology agency said the eruptions were triggered by recent earthquakes in the area.

From BBC

Speaking from Iceland, Dr Ilyinskaya, associate professor of volcanology at Leeds University, said local people had been both "fearing and waiting for" the volcano to erupt.

From BBC

Thomas said WML controlled and managed the volcano as a workplace and as a result it needed to engage necessary expertise such as volcanology and health and safety expertise to assess risk arising from tours.

From Reuters

The state volcanology and seismology institute said it observed upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the Taal volcano's crater lake, resulting in the emission of volcanic gases.

From Reuters