Based on satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume from Barren Island reached an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW on 8 February.

Based on pilot observations, the Darwin VAAC reported that ash-and-steam plumes from Barren Island on 19 and 20 October reached altitudes of 1.5 km (5,000 ft)a.s.l. and drifted WNW.

Indian Coast Guard officials noted in a news report on 23 September that the continuing eruption at Barren Island was decreasing in intensity. A surveillance report stated that there was less lava but more "smoke" coming from the volcano.

Based on a pilot report, the Darwin VAAC reported an ash plume from Barren Island on 26 May that reached an altitude below 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N at 1230.

Barren Island remains active. Pilots frequently observe ash plumes at around flight level 100. The volcano continues to emit small to moderate amounts of ash forming plumes travelling beneath 10-15000 ft (ca. 3-4,5 km a.s.l.) and extending for about 20 nm (30-35 km). -->More on Barren Island

The volcano on Barren Island is still very active as news reports. The height of the cone has increased by about 50 metres during the past nine months since its eruption started last May. A team of scientists from India landed on the island to study the recent eruption. Lava flows have covered the entire north-western face of the island destroying the lone landing site. ->More on Barren Island

According to local newspapers, the eruption of Barren Island continues or has resumed. A lava flow is reported to have reached the sea.

BARREN ISLAND Andaman Islands, Indian Ocean, India

According to Indian news sources, the eruption is going on and has intensified. Lava fountaining, and strombolian explosions are ejecting material to up to 100m above the new vent, which has formed at the  SW rim of the existent crater and might construct a new cone.
A team of scientists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) visited the eruption site on June 13.

The eruption at Barren Island continues with moderate strombolian activity. According to the Indian press, the authorities of the Andaman islands are planning to arrange organized sight-seing boat trips to Barren Island in order to give tourists the unique opportunity to watch Inddia's only active volcano from the sea, as long as the eruptino still continues. The cost of the overnight-trip from Port Blair, about 140 away has yet to be fixed.

An aerial shot shows a small lava fountain coming out from India's only active volcano on Barren Island, 135 km (84 miles) northeast of the large and populated tsunami-hit Andaman and Nicobar 's main town, Port Blair. Picture taken May 31, 2005. (Reuters - Handout)

After no observation was possible for some days due to heavy monsoon rains, it has been confirmed that the eruptino is continuing. Pilots from aircraft have observed small lava fountains and ash plumes. 

India's only active volcano, the tiny uninhabited Barren island in the Dec. 2004 tsunami-hit Andaman and Nicobar archipelago has started an eruption as news reports state after an Indian coast guard ship had sighted a thick plume of smoke.