speleology

spe·le·ol·o·gy (sp

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)

1. The scientific study of caves.

2. Exploration of caves.

[French spéléologie : Latin splum, cave (from Greek splaion) + -logie, -logy.]

spele·o·logi·cal (-

-l

-k

l) adj.

spele·olo·gist n.

speleology, spelaeology [ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪ]

1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the scientific study of caves, esp in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc.

2. (Individual Sports, other than specified) the sport or pastime of exploring caves

[from Latin spēlaeum cave]

speleological , spelaeological [ˌspiːlɪəˈlɒdʒɪk^əl] adj

speleologist , spelaeologist n

speleology (sp

-j

)

The exploration and scientific study of the geological and ecological features of caves.

speleology, spelaeology

the branch of geology that explores, studies, and describes caves. — speleologist, spelaeologist, n. — speleological, spelaeological, adj.

See also: Caves

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	speleology - the scientific study of caves spelaeology geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
	2.	speleology - the pastime of exploring caves spelaeology avocation, hobby, spare-time activity, by-line, pursuit, sideline - an auxiliary activity

Translations

speleology [ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪ] N → espeleología f

speleology

n → Höhlenkunde f, → Speläologie f (spec)

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spelaeology

The scientific study of caves is known as speleology.

NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)

Such modern technology allows caves to be measured to the nearest millimeter, according to Andy Eavis, president of the International Union of Speleology, the world caving authority, based in France.

World's biggest cave found in Vietnam by Asian News International

Discovered in 1930 by a local gardener, today it has a proper reception area with seating, refreshment dispensers in the lobby, a small mineral sample shop, where you can buy souvenirs and samples of various minerals (up the stairs to the right as you enter), and a fairly interesting museum of minerals, with samples, photographs of speleology, geology, and mining.

Adventures by Mena, Dante / Hungary Adventure Guide

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