What is the importance of Barren island ?
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Answer:
Barren island is situated at the Andaman sea and it is the only confirmed active volcano in India. This holds a major importance in keeping the continental climate stable and the annual temperature variation
Answer:
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the 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 (86 mi) northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair.
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Geography
Location
Bay of Bengal
Coordinates
12.28°N 93.86°E
Archipelago
Andaman Islands
Adjacent bodies of water
Indian Ocean
Total islands
1
Major islands
Barren Island
Area
8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi)
Length
3.4 km (2.11 mi)
Width
3.1 km (1.93 mi)
Coastline
12.38 km (7.693 mi)
Highest elevation
353 m (1158 ft)
Administration
India
District
North and Middle Andaman
Island group
Andaman Islands
Island sub-group
East Volcano Islands
Taluk
Rangat Taluk
Demographics
Population
Uninhabited (2017)