speleology

/ˌspiliˈɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The scientific study of caves and cave systems.
    • Speleology involves mapping cave passages and studying their geology.
    • She studied speleology to understand how underground rivers form.
    • The university offers a course in speleology for geology majors.
  2. The hobby or activity of exploring caves.
    • Our weekend speleology trip took us deep into the limestone caves.
    • Speleology requires proper equipment like helmets and headlamps.
    • He took up speleology after joining a local caving club.
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