Definition

The branch of science that focuses on studying volcanoes and the processes related to them.

Example

Volcanology helps us understand how volcanoes work and predict eruptions.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about studying volcanology?

Not really, but it sounds fascinating!

I read that it involves understanding volcanoes and their eruptions.

Yeah, I can see how that would be really interesting to learn about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Volcanology is formed from "volcanus" (from Latin, meaning volcano) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word refers to the study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.

Memory Tip

Think of 'volcanus' as relating to volcanoes and '-logy' as the study of something, so volcanology is the study of volcanoes.

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