volcano
Unicode: 1F30B
Description
A dark silhouette of a volcano erupting, showing lava flowing down its sides and a plume of smoke or ash rising from its top. The volcano might be depicted against a dark sky.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-geographic
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often associated with danger, power, natural disaster, destruction, or impending eruption. Can also represent a 'volcano of emotions' or a sudden, explosive release of feelings.
Backstory
The Volcano emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents a dramatic natural geological feature known for its destructive power and awe-inspiring presence.
Usage Examples
- Talking about geology: 'We learned about plate tectonics and volcanoes today 🌋.'
- Metaphor for anger: 'I'm about to explode like a volcano 🌋.'
- Describing a natural disaster: 'There's a new eruption happening near the island 🌋.'
- Referring to danger: 'That situation is a ticking time bomb, a real volcano 🌋.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used in contexts of natural disasters, geological phenomena, or metaphors for explosive situations (e.g., 'a volcano of anger').
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, but might also appear in more fantastical or mythological contexts given the prevalence of volcanic activity in certain regions.
Pacific Island cultures:
Volcanoes often hold significant spiritual or mythological importance, representing creation, destruction, or deity residences. Usage might reflect these deeper cultural meanings.