Volcanology
field of geology dedicated to the research of volcanoes
In geology, volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the part of geology that studies volcanoes, lava, magma, and other related things. The term volcanology comes from the Latin word vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
A volcanologist is a person who studies volcanoes and their eruptions. Volcanologists visit volcanoes often, especially active ones. This makes it a dangerous science. They analyze physical and chemical variations related to historical and current activity of the volcanoes.
Volcanologists look at volcanic eruptions, collect material from the eruptions, such as ash or pumice, rock and lava samples.
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- Area Vesuvio Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- European Volcanological Society
- United States Geologic Survey- Volcanic Hazards Program
- Volcano Live- What is a volcanologist? Archived 2012-11-26 at the Wayback Machine
- VolcanoWorld- How to become a volcanologist Archived 2008-07-08 at the Wayback Machine
