A volcanologist is a geologist who studies the process involved in the formation of a volcano. He also studies the eruptive nature of the volcano along with their current and historic eruptions.
The tasks done by a volcanologist do to study volcanoes are =
1. use autoclaves to imitate the interior of a volcano
2. simulate volcanic explosions with computer programs
3. study lava samples
4. listen to the sounds of the interior of a volcano