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Wildlife Puzzle: Barren Island

Put the puzzle together to see the beautiful landscape of Barren Island
Photos by: Dhritiman Mukherjee
Updated   October 14, 2026
Photos by: Dhritiman Mukherjee
Updated   October 14, 2026
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Barren island
Put the puzzle together to see the beautiful landscape of Barren Island
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Barren Island lies 70 km to the east of the Andaman Islands and 130 km away from the capital city of Port Blair. It is home to the only active volcano on the north-south volcanic arc between Sumatra and Myanmar. It has a starkly barren west front due to the route its lava flow takes, meanwhile the south harbours a forest and cold springs. 

See this photo story on the Barren island to learn about the island and the marine life around its coast.


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