Study eruptions, monitor volcanoes, and protect communities from geological hazards
Volcanologists study volcanic processes — eruptions, magma movement, gas emissions, and geological hazards — to forecast activity, protect communities, and advance our understanding of Earth's interior.
You check overnight seismic data at the observatory, join a helicopter flight to collect gas samples from an active crater, analyze sulfur dioxide flux trends back at the lab, update hazard assessments for emergency managers, and prepare a conference presentation on your latest eruption forecasting model.
Start the free Volcanologist Career Explorer — short videos, quick quiz questions and a certificate.