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Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, and magma and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena that can be grouped under the umbrella term volcanism. The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire.
A volcanologist is a person who studies the formation of volcanoes, and their current and historic eruptions. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic eruptions, collect eruptive products including tephra (such as ash or pumice), rock and lava samples.