Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

study of volcanoes is called as -----

  1. volcanology

  2. vulcanology

  3. vovology

  4. vonolgy
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Explanation

Vulcanology (or volcanology) is the scientific study of volcanoes. The spelling 'vulcanology' is an accepted variant, though 'volcanology' is more common. Both derive from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. The other options are not valid scientific terms.

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