Barren Island, home to India's lone active volcano, recently witnessed minor eruptions, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The eruptions, observed on September 13 and 20, occurred in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (Image: X)
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According to authorities, both incidents are mild and pose no immediate risk to nearby areas or human settlements, reported PTI.(Image: X)
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Barren Island is South Asia’s only active volcano and is situated about 140km northeast of Port Blair. The uninhabited landmass, covering around 8 sq km, lies at the junction of the Indian and Burmese tectonic plates. (Image: X)
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Rising 354 metres above sea level, the island is marked by volcanic cones, ash deposits, and sparse vegetation visible from a distance. The nearest inhabited islands, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and Narconda, are more than 140 km away. (File photo)
The first documented eruption occurred in 1787. Since then, several episodes have been reported, including in 1991, 2005, 2017, and 2022. The most recent eruption before the September activity was in July 2024. (Representational image)
