Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Barren Island Volcano: Minor Eruptions Observed in September
India's only active volcano, located on Barren Island, had two minor eruptions in September.
Barren Island is an uninhabited island around 140 km from Port Blair.
These eruptions, confirmed by officials, are part of the volcano's history.
The volcano previously erupted in 1787, 1991, 2005, 2017, and 2022.
Volcanoes erupt when pressure builds up and forces materials to the surface.
The island is made of volcanic ash and rocks, and sits where tectonic plates meet.
Barren Island is home to India's only active volcano.
Minor eruptions occurred on September 13 and September 20.
The island is located approximately 140 km from Port Blair.
The volcano erupted in 2022 prior to this.
The first recorded eruption was in 1787.
- Who
- Officials
- What
- Minor volcanic eruptions
- When
- September 13 and 20
- Where
- Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the provided articles.
- Location
- Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Distance from Port Blair
- Approximately 140 km
- Island Area
- 8.34 sq km
- Eruption Dates
- September 13 and 20
- Previous Eruptions
- 1787, 1991, 2005, 2017, 2022
Sources
Minor volcanic eruptions noticed in Andaman’s Barren Island
Minor Volcanic Eruptions Noticed In Andaman's Barren Island; Video Surfaces
WATCH | India's only active volcano erupts, Barren Island volcano in Andaman & Nicobar sees two minor eruptions