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A short note on narcondam and barren islands

Answer 1

Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea, dominated by Barren Volcano, the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia, and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar.[7] Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the IndianUnion Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair..

Answer 2

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Barren Island is an Island located in the andaman sea. it is only confirmed active volcano in South Asia, and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar.

It is a part of the Indian union territory of andaman and nicobar islands, and lies about 138 km northeast of the territory's capital.

The 1991 eruption was particularly harmful to the Islands fauna.

This volcanic island stands in the midst of a volcanic belt on the edge of the indian and the burmese tectonic plates.

True to its name, it has large areas of Barren landscapes. it is uninhabited by humans, though it has a small population of goats.

Also birds, bats and a few rodent species such as rats are known to survive the harsh conditions.

The waters surrounding Barren island are reputed to be among the world's top scuba diving destinations. Major attractions here are the crystal clear visibility, manta rays, interesting basalt formations, topography of past lava flows and fast growing coral gardens.