vulcanology

noun

vul·​ca·​nol·​o·​gy ˌvəl-kə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce vulcanology (audio)
vulcanologist noun

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During the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, the Canary Islands' vulcanology institute said the amplitude of the volcano's seismic activity intensified. NBC News, 22 Sep. 2021

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Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vulcanology was in 1859

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“Vulcanology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vulcanology. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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