Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena. The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire.A volcanologist is a geologist who studies the eruptive activity and formation of volcanoes, and their current and historic eruptions.
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