Volcano Riddles for Earth Science Explorers

I’m a mountain that breathes without lungs. When I sigh, ash darkens the sun. What am I?

I’m the molten river racing red. When I cool, I build new land instead. What am I?

I rumble beneath with plates in a clash. When pressure jumps, I send out a flash. What am I?

I crown the crater with hardened crust. Break me apart to release the gust. What am I?

I’m the glowing heart hidden below. Feed me more magma and geysers may blow. What am I?

I’m the whispering cloud that drifts and chokes. Wear your mask as I blanket the folks. What am I?

I’m lightning unleashed in a storm of stone. When plumes reach the sky, my sparks are shown. What am I?

I cool underwater in pillow-soft mounds. Find me at ridges with deep sea sounds. What am I?

I flow like syrup, sticky and slow. Build me into domes and lava will glow. What am I?

I flash a warning in colorful rows. Scientists watch me so everyone knows. What am I?

I’m a wave born from a mountain’s collapse. Race to high ground when I unwrap. What am I?

I’m the fertile gift that follows the blast. Plant seeds in me for harvests vast. What am I?

I’m a historian etched in rock layers deep. Study my tephra for secrets I keep. What am I?

I’m a glowing sensor that tracks every sigh. Satellites use me to watch from the sky. What am I?

I’m a mythic tale of fire and roar. Solve me and you’ll respect Earth’s core. What am I?