speleology
IPA: spˈɛɫiˈɑɫʌdʒi
noun
- The scientific study of caves.
- The recreational activity of exploring caves.
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Examples of "speleology" in Sentences
- His passion for speleology evolved later on to the ice caves.
- Just so you know, the geological study of caves on Earth or on the Moon or Mars is called speleology.
- Research has been conducted on flora, fauna, speleology, geomorphology and geology of both territories.
- Beltane had once had a small bio-speleology department, but when Yain Takuat had died, there had been no replacement for his specialty.
- More than ever now I wished that the bio-speleology lab had not closed and that I had some reference to what lived naturally in these underground regions.
- Boomer knew perfectly well what speleology was, since Trevanian's Shibumi, with its cave-exploring protagonist, was his favorite spy novel, but he replied, "Is that a fancy form of fornicatin--or is it something married people can do?
- It was a favorite sport of us troglodytes-permanent residents were 'trogs'; transients were 'bats' because they flew by night-we trogs liked to go on 'spelling bees', picnics which included a little amateur speleology in the unexplored parts.
- Website visitors interested in speleology will find educational articles on caves and karst, recommended books, DVDs and caving gear, as well as caving resource links and details on how to obtain the new Missouri "The Cave State" license plates.
- In his professional career Willie Stanton was a much respected hydrogeologist, noted for his unrivalled expertise on the geology of the Mendip Hills, for his contribution to the protection of groundwater resources, and for his lifelong dedication to speleology (the study of caves).
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