speleology
IPA: spˈɛɫiˈɑɫʌdʒi
noun
- The scientific study of caves.
- The recreational activity of exploring caves.
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Examples of "speleology" in Sentences
- Speleology is the scientific study and exploration of caves and other underground environments
- As a speleologist, she spent hours crawling through narrow tunnels and climbing vertical shafts in search of hidden caverns
- The speleology club organized a trip to explore a newly discovered cave system in the mountains
- The speleology expedition uncovered ancient artifacts and rock formations never before seen by human eyes
- The field of speleology requires both physical endurance and knowledge of geology and topography
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