Volcanology is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and the related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena of volcanism.
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Founded YearSourced to the subject's own accountYear Thomas Jaggar founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the rim of Kilauea, already recorded on this entity's founded-by edge and significance fact; this is that same, single, well-attested founding moment. Central QuestionWhat precursor signals, whether seismic, gas emission or ground deformation, can reliably forecast the timing and scale of a volcanic eruption before it happens rather than only confirming it once underway? 2 ScopeVolcanology is the study of volcanoes, magma, lava and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena, encompassing both the prediction of eruptions and the study of volcanic rock. 2 SignificanceAmerican geologist Thomas Jaggar founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in 1912 on the rim of Kilauea, establishing continuous scientific monitoring of an active volcano and earning recognition as a father of modern volcanology in the United States. 2 Volcanology
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1. Thomas Jaggar (Wikipedia)
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He founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and directed it from 1912 to 1940.
Founded By: Thomas Jaggar, Lead section
He founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and directed it from 1912 to 1940.
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Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena (volcanism).
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The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire.
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