Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India's Only Mud Volcano Erupts in Andamans After 20 Years
A mud volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted after being dormant for over two decades.
This volcano, which is made up of mud and gases, created a loud sound.
The eruption formed a mound of mud and is still ongoing.
Authorities have closed the area to tourists as a safety precaution.
The mud volcano eruption is separate from the recent volcanic activity at Barren Island.
The last significant eruption was in 2005.
A mud volcano erupted on Baratang Island in the Andamans on October 2.
The eruption produced a loud sound, described as an explosion.
This mud volcano last had a major eruption in 2005.
An earth mound of about 3-4 meters in height has formed due to the eruption.
Tourist movement towards the mud volcano has been stopped as a safety measure.
- Who
- Officials and authorities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- What
- A mud volcano erupted
- When
- October 2
- Where
- Baratang Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Why
- The eruption is caused by gases from decaying organic matter
- Location
- Baratang Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
- Event
- Eruption of a mud volcano
- Date of Eruption
- October 2
- Previous Major Eruption
- 2005
- Distance from Port Blair
- Approximately 150 km
