Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A student of volcanology. Also
vulcanologist .
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- noun A person; one who is skilled, professes or practices
volcanology .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Safari Dwiyono, a state volcanologist, said the new eruption started at 8: 11 a.m.
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But Surono, a government volcanologist who uses only one name, said Sunday's 10:35 a.m. eruption was the strongest yet, shooting ash and debris 11,400 feet 3,500 meters into the air.
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But Gede Swantika, a government volcanologist, expressed hope the 9,737-foot (2,968-meter) mountain, which sent rocks and debris cascading down its southern slope, could be releasing steam slowly.
Indonesia Hit By Tsunami, Volcanic Eruption By SLAMET RIYADI 2010
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Mount Merapi has seen increased volcanic activity over the past week and officials have raised the alert level for the 9,737-foot (2,968-meter) - high mountain to the most urgent level, said a government volcanologist.
World Watch 2010
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Mount Karangetang on Siau — part of the Sulawesi island chain — started spitting clouds of gas and lava up to 1,900 feet on Friday, said volcanologist Surono.
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But Surono, a government volcanologist who uses only one name, said Sunday's 10:35 a.m. eruption released the greatest amount of energy so far, shooting soot and debris 11,400 feet into the sky.
Indonesia Volcano Spews Ash in Biggest Eruption Associated Press 2011
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We hope it will release slowly, government volcanologist Surono told reporters.
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Surono, a government volcanologist, said: The energy is building up?
Indonesia tsunami death toll rises Helen Pidd 2010
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We hope it will release slowly, government volcanologist Surono told reporters.
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Mount Karangetang on Siau — part of the Sulawesi island chain — started spitting clouds of gas and lava up to 1,900 feet on Friday, said volcanologist Surono.
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