volcanology
thumb|280px|A volcanologist sampling lava using a rock hammer and a bucket of water thumb|Eruption of Stromboli (Italy), approximately 100 m (300 ft) vertically. Exposure of several seconds. The dashed trajectories are the result of lava pieces with a bright hot side and a cool dark side rotating in mid-air.
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Volcanology is the scientific study of volcanoes, including how they erupt and the behavior of lava and volcanic materials. Understanding volcanoes matters because it helps scientists learn about volcanic eruptions and their effects, which is essential for predicting and preparing for these powerful natural events.
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- Modern volcanology
- Techniques
- Forecasting
- History
- Ancient mythology
- Greco-Roman philosophy
- Middle Ages
- Renaissance observations
- Interaction with religion and mythology
- Notable volcanologists
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- See also
- References
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thumb|280px|A volcanologist sampling lava using a rock hammer and a bucket of water thumb|Eruption of Stromboli (Italy), approximately 100 m (300 ft) vertically. Exposure of several seconds. The dashed trajectories are the result of lava pieces with a bright hot side and a cool dark side rotating in mid-air.
Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena (volcanism). The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire.