speleology
/ˌspiliˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- 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.
- 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.