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speleology

/ˌspɛlɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does speleology mean?

noun

The scientific study of caves and their features, including their geology, geography, and biology.

Example

"The team of speleologists spent weeks exploring the vast network of caves in the mountains."

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