India’s Only Active Volcano Roars Again; Explosive Video Surfaces

New Delhi (Uttam Hindu News): The Baratang Island volcano, located in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has erupted again, marking the second eruption in just eight days. The first minor eruption occurred on September 13, followed by the second on September 20, with both producing visible lava flows and smoke.

A video of the volcano is going viral on social media, showing lava spewing and glowing embers inside the crater. According to reports, the video was shared by officers of the Indian Navy and was recorded from a naval warship, clearly showing lava and smoke emerging from the volcano.

Baratang Island is not only India’s only active volcano but also the sole active volcano in South Asia. It is located in the eastern part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, about 140 kilometers by sea from Port Blair, with a total area of 8.34 square kilometers, and has been declared a restricted area.

According to the Andaman administration, the first recorded eruption of the Baratang volcano occurred in 1787, and the volcano has been periodically active since then. Globally, there are currently about 46 active volcanoes, and Baratang’s continuous activity makes it a significant subject for scientific research and study.