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Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related
geological phenomena. A volcanologist (also spelled
vulcanologist) is a person who studies in this field.
Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic
eruptions, collect rock and lava samples. Volcanologists study volcanoes in order to better predict eruptions. There is currently no way to
accurately predict volcanic eruptions. Predicting eruptions, like predicting earthquakes, can save a lot of lives.
Being a volcanologist is one of the most dangerous scientific professions there is, because sudden eruptions might occur while
they were studying volcanoes.
Famous volcanologists
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