| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌋 | :volcano: | Erupting volcano, symbolizing natural forces or eruptions | Travel & Places | U+1F30B | :volcano: |
Meaning
The 🌋 emoji shows an erupting volcano with lava and smoke. It represents natural volcanic activity and can symbolize intense energy or sudden change.
Common Uses
- Discussing volcanoes, geology, or natural disasters.
- Expressing strong emotions like anger or passion.
- Representing explosive situations or sudden events.
- Used in travel or nature conversations relating to volcanic areas.
- Highlighting power or destruction metaphorically.
Examples
Let’s visit Hawaii 🌋 this summer!
That argument was like a 🌋 ready to explode.
Watching the volcano erupt was incredible! 🌋
Related Emojis
- 🌍 Globe Showing Europe-Africa – Represents Earth, where volcanoes occur.
- 🔥 Fire – Symbolizes flames and heat related to volcanic activity.
- 🌪️ Tornado – Another natural disaster showing violent force.
- 🌄 Sunrise Over Mountains – Represents mountainous landscapes including volcanic regions.
Technical Notes
The volcano emoji is assigned to codepoint U+1F30B and was added in Unicode around 2010. Its style varies by platform but always depicts an erupting volcano. It has no skin tone or gender variants.
FAQ
What does the 🌋 emoji mean?
The emoji depicts an erupting volcano, symbolizing natural forces or intense energy.
How is the 🌋 emoji used?
It’s used when discussing volcanoes, natural disasters, strong emotions, or explosive situations.
Does the meaning of the 🌋 emoji change by context?
Yes, beyond literal volcanoes, it can metaphorically represent powerful emotions or sudden impactful events.