Guest guest Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Volcano Erupts in Earthquake Area 31-Dec-2004 India's only active volcano, known as Barren-1, which is located in the Andaman Islands chain about 80 miles northeast of the capital, Port Blair, has begun erupting in the aftermath of last Sunday's mega-quake. Lava is flowing down the sides of the volcano, and lava and steam are being emitted from the crater. While the volcano is not a threat to populated areas, its sudden eruption following the volcano is another sign of just how profoundly the massive quake affected the region geologically. Sumatra, as close to the quake's epicenter as Barren-1, has 35 active volcanoes, and the question of whether or not they will be affected by the earth movement is at present unanswered. A second volcano in the Andaman chain, Narcondam, is located near Barren-1. It has not erupted since 1991. Area scientists are attempting to keep an eye on all volcanoes in the region, but with communications severely disrupted due to the quake and tsunami, few volcanoes are being actively monitored. For a list of area volcanoes, click here. For more information, click here. Related Stories: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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