India Volcanoes
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India has 2 Holocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Bolded volcanoes have erupted within the past 20 years. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Last Eruption | Volcanic Region | Primary Landform |
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Barren Island | 2024 CE | Andaman Volcanic Province | Composite |
Narcondum | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Andaman Volcanic Province | Composite |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in India. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Barren Island | 2024 Mar 15 | 2024 May 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Satellite (infrared) | |
Barren Island | 2022 Dec 30 | 2023 Aug 18 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | [2022 May 15] | [2022 May 15] | Uncertain | ||
Barren Island | 2018 Sep 25 | 2022 Jan 30 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 2017 Jan 15 | 2017 Mar 24 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 2015 Mar 17 | 2016 May 17 ± 1 days | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Satellite (infrared) |
Barren Island | 2013 Oct 12 | 2014 Jun 1 ± 15 days | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 2013 Feb 16 | 2013 Feb 16 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 2010 Sep 17 | 2011 Jun 22 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 2008 May 13 | 2010 Apr 19 (?) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 2005 May 26 | 2007 Dec 23 (?) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | [2000 Jan 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Barren Island | 1994 Dec 20 (on or before) | 1995 Jun 5 ± 8 days | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 1991 Apr 1 | 1991 Oct 31 ± 7 days | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | [1852] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Barren Island | 1832 Mar | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 1803 Nov | 1804 Jan 31 (in or after) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 1795 Dec 20 | 1795 Dec 21 (in or after) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 1789 Mar 24 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 1787 May 12 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Barren Island | 8060 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
India has 0 Pleistocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
There are 12 photos available for volcanoes in India.

Photo courtesy of D. Haldar, 1991 (Geological Survey of India).

Photo courtesy of D. Haldar, 1991 (Geological Survey of India)

Photo published in Shanker et al., 2001 (courtesy of D. Haldar, Geological Survey of India).

Photo courtesy of D. Haldar, 1992 (Geological Survey of India).

Photo courtesy of D. Haldar, 1991 (Geological Survey of India).

Photo by A. Kar, 2005 (Central Ground Water Board).

Photo courtesy of D. Chandrasekharam and others, 2003 (Indian Institute of Technology).

Photo courtesy of Indian Coast Guard, 2005.

Photo courtesy V.K. Raina, 1991 (Geological Survey of India)

Photo courtesy of D. Haldar, 1990 (Geological Survey of India).

Photo courtesy of V.K. Raina, 1991 (Geological Survey of India).

Photo courtesy of Indian Coast Guard, 2005.
This is a compilation of India volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcano Observatories | |
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Geological Survey of India | ![]() |
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) | |
- Darwin VAAC Archive |