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volcanology Definition

vol·can·ol·ogy (-jē)

noun

the science dealing with volcanoes and volcanic activity

Etymology: volcano + -logy

volcanology Related Forms
vol′·cano·log′i·cal adjective
volcanology Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • field: My interests led me to undertake a four-week physical volcanology field course at the University of New Mexico in the Jemez Mountains.
  • term: Pressure is building that could be released through earthquakes or through harmonic tremors, to use volcanology terms.
  • course: My interests led me to undertake a four-week physical volcanology field course at the University of New Mexico in the Jemez Mountains.