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Baron Island is about 138 km from Port Blair and is the only active volcano in South Asia.
Light volcanic eruptions have occurred twice within the last 8 days on the Baron Island of Andaman and Nicobar. The only active volcano of India is here. This volcano erupted on 13 and 20 September, although the explosions both times were light status and there is no threat to the surrounding areas.
Baron Island is about 138 km from Port Blair and is the only active volcano in South Asia. It is a uninhabited island of about 3 square kilometers, on which the ash and stones of the volcano are spread. The island is 354 meters high and is considered a special identity of Andaman and Nicobar.
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Light volcanic explosion has occurred twice (13 and 20 September) within the last 8 days in Baron Island, Andaman and Nicobar.
Both times explosions were light status and there is no threat to the surrounding areas.
Baron Island is about 138 km from Port Blair and is the only active volcano in India and South Asia.
Earlier also exploded in July
According to the records, the first explosion here took place in 1787. After this, this volcano was activated several times. Recently there were major explosions in 2017 and 2022. Activity was also recorded in July this year.
Light explosions occurred in 2018 at Jwalamukhi of Baron Island.
No one lives in Baron Island
The Baron Island is a completely uninhabited island, that is, there is no human being here. This place is only filled with volcanoes, ash and stones. The height of this island is about 354 meters, which appears quite above the sea surface.
Green farming or big trees are not found here, just a little bit of bushes and thin grasses are seen. This is the reason that this place is not worth living for humans. Nevertheless, the island is considered a special identity of Andaman and Nicobar. Standing in the middle of the sea, this volcanic is a center of attraction for both scientists and travelers.
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