India’s only active volcano is located on the Barren Island, located 135 km northeast of Port Blair in the Andaman Sea.
India’s Only Active Volcano: You must have heard about the recent volcanic eruption in Indonesia and many more popular volcanic eruptions from across the world. However, do you know that India, too has an active Volcano which has seen recent eruption. India has an active volcano located on the eastern part of the Andaman-Nicobar Islands. The volcano located in the Barren Island has erupted multiple times since 1787, with recent activity noted in 2022. Here are all the details you need to know about the Barren Island Volcano, the only active volcano of India.
Where is India’s only active volcano located?
Barren Island, located 135 km northeast of Port Blair in the Andaman Sea, is India’s only active volcano and more specifically, the only one in South Asia. The island is uninhabited and closely monitored by scientists due to its seismic and volcanic activity.
Scientist say that if it erupts violently, it could disrupt air travel with ash clouds and affect marine life. A powerful eruption might also trigger minor tremors or a tsunami. While there’s no immediate danger to human settlements, regular monitoring remains crucial for maximum safety precautions.
Air India flight from Delhi to Bali returns safely amid massive volcano eruption
Only a month back, dozens of flights to and from Indonesia’s resort island of Bali were cancelled on Wednesday after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, Air India flight AI2145 from Delhi to Bali was advised to return to Delhi in the interest of passenger safety, the airline said. The eruption occurred on the eastern island of Flores, where the 1,584-metre volcano forced authorities to raise its alert status to the highest level on Indonesia’s four-tier scale.
As the Air India spokesperson said, the AI2145 flight safely landed back in Delhi, and all passengers disembarked.
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts
Lewotobi is a twin volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Flores, Indonesia. It has two peaks: the Lewotobi Laki-laki and Lewotobi Perempuan stratovolcanoes. The more active Lewotobi Laki-laki is about 2.1 km northwest of the taller Lewotobi Perempuan.
(With inputs from agencies)
