Which is a volcanic island in the Andaman Islands?

The correct answer is Barren's Island

Key Points

• Barren Island located in the Andaman Sea.
• It is the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent.
• After lying dormant for 150 years, Barren Island volcano had erupted in 1991 and since then it is showing sporadic activity. Now it is erupting in small episodes of five to ten minutes.
• This volcanic island stands in the midst of a volcanic belt on the edge of the Indian and Burmese tectonic plates.
• The volcanic island is part of Andaman Islands. Its northern part is barren and is uninhabited. It is also devoid of vegetation.