411. Volcanoes


See also 179. GEOLOGY ; 283. MOUNTAINS .

volcanism
the phenomena connected with volcanoes and volcanic activity. Also vulcanism. volcanist, n.
volcanology
Geology. the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena. Also vulcanology. volcanologist, n. —volcanologic, volcanological, adj.

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