Mud Volcano Eruption In Diglipur

A mud volcano erupted suddenly near Jol Tekri in Diglipur, drawing attention to one of the region’s unique geological formations in the Andaman Islands.

Located near Hathilevel, about 20 km from Diglipur, the site is part of a chain of mud volcanoes known in the region. Another well-known mud volcano location in India lies on Baratang Island.

What Are Mud Volcanoes?

Mud volcanoes, also called mud domes, are geological formations created when mud, water, and gases erupt through fissures due to underground pressure.

Key Features

• No molten lava: Unlike true volcanoes, mud volcanoes do not erupt magma.
• Material released: Mud slurries, water, methane, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Formation: Linked to underground fluid movement, petroleum deposits, and tectonic subduction zones.
• Temperature: Usually much cooler than magmatic volcanoes (2°C–100°C).
• Size range: From a few meters to hundreds of meters high and several kilometers wide.

Many mud volcanoes remain underground, but some emerge on land or near coastlines.

Why Diglipur Is Important

The Diglipur region hosts one of India’s rare mud volcano chains, making such eruptions geologically significant for understanding tectonic activity and underground gas movement in the Andaman arc.

Mud volcanoes are often associated with methane emissions and hydrocarbon-rich regions, offering clues about subsurface geology.

Mud Volcanoes in India

India has very few known mud volcano sites, mainly in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, especially Baratang Island, which is famous for its accessible mud volcano formations.