Definitions for: Vulcanology

[n] the branch of geology that studies volcanoes

Webster (1913) Definition: Vul`can*ol"o*gy, n. [See Vulcan, and -logy.]
The science which treats of phenomena due to plutonic action,
as in volcanoes, hot springs, etc. [R.]

Synonyms: volcanology

See Also: geophysical science, geophysics