volcanology

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noun

the science dealing with volcanoes and volcanic activity

Origin: volcano + -logy

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noun
The scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.

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  • volˌca·no·logˈi·cal (-nə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) adjective
  • volˌca·nolˈo·gist noun

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