Geography & Environment
India’s only active volcano at Barren Island in the Andaman Sea recorded two mild eruptions on 13 and 20 September 2025. The site holds major geological significance as the only active subaerial volcano between Sumatra and Myanmar. It also provides valuable insights for scientific research in plate tectonics, volcanology, and oceanic crust evolution, while reinforcing India’s strategic maritime presence in the region.
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