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Volcanology is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and the related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena of volcanism.

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Founded Year
1912 1
Sourced 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 Question
What 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
Scope
Volcanology 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
Significance
American 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
Cross-Tradition Connections

Founded By

Thomas Jaggar, Scientists
Source Thomas Jaggar (Wikipedia)

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Geology, Disciplines
Source Volcanology (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Thomas Jaggar (Wikipedia)
WikipediaLead section (HVO founding, 1912)
Quote, Lead section (HVO founding, 1912)
He founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and directed it from 1912 to 1940.
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1. Thomas Jaggar (Wikipedia)
WikipediaFounded By: Thomas Jaggar, Lead section
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He founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and directed it from 1912 to 1940.
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2. Volcanology (Wikipedia)
WikipediaLead section
Quote, Lead section
Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena (volcanism).
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2. Volcanology (Wikipedia)
WikipediaHistory section
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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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