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A volcanologist is a science professional who observes, studies and monitors volcanoes. They work to track and understand the nature of volcanoes in their various stages of activity and environments and perform experiments on eruptive products and rock samples. Volcanologists may work in academic, research, conservation or government settings to provide information and insight. They may also use research data and scientific reasoning to predict volcanic eruptions and assess the risks involved.

Volcanologists do in-depth surveying, research, reporting and analyzing of volcanoes as they progress through different stages of activity. Most volcanologists travel and examine volcanoes in different geographical environments and conduct research on collected rock samples. Most volcanologists split their time between collecting samples and working in a laboratory to perform and analyze experiments. A volcanologist who works in nature conservation or in an academic position teaches others about the science and geological processes of a volcano. In a government position, a volcanologist may offer predictions for eruptions and advice on how to handle eruptions and their aftermath.

What can I do (Roles Available) ?

Volcanologist

Volcano Scientist

Applied Geologist

Professor

Where can I work?

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Govt research institutes
Govt colleges & universities

Private research institutes
Private colleges & universities

Independent Volcanologist

Positives

Good demand

Good pay

Plethora of opportunities

Diverse work

Opportunity to travel

Application in various sectors

Challenges

Long work hours

Less work-life balance

Working in hazardous conditions

Too much travelling

Requires years of training and experience

Key Skills Required

Domain knowledge

Technical skills

Innovation

Creativity

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

What Should I study ?

Pathway 1

Class XII in Science stream; B.Sc (Geology); M.Sc (Volcanology); PhD

Pathway 2

Class XII in Science stream; B.Sc (Geology); M.Sc (Applied Geology); PhD

Pathway 3

Class XII in Science stream; B.Tech (Geosciences Engineering/Geophysics); M.Sc (Geosciences Engineering); PhD

Top colleges in India and Abroad

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad https://www.iitism.ac.in/
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi https://www.bhu.ac.in/
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune http://www.unipune.ac.in/
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad https://uohyd.ac.in/

California Institute of Technology, USA https://www.caltech.edu/
ETH Zurich, Switzerland https://ethz.ch/en
University of Oxford, UK https://www.ox.ac.uk/
Utrecht University, Netherlands https://www.uu.nl/en
China University of Geosciences, China https://en.cug.edu.cn/

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