volcanologist
nounUK /ˌvɒl.kəˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
US /ˌvɑːl.kəˈnɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
A scientist who studies volcanoes.
The volcanologist watched the volcano carefully to see if it would erupt.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A researcher who studies how volcanoes form and erupt.
The volcanologist collected rock samples from the crater.
3. A person who helps warn people about dangerous volcanic activity.
The volcanologist told the town to evacuate before the eruption.
4. An expert who studies hot melted rock and ash from deep inside the Earth.
The volcanologist explained how magma rises to the surface.