Narcondam Island
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Overview
Narcondam is a dormant volcanic island in the Andamans, home of the endemic Narcondam hornbill.
It is a volcanic island in the Andaman Sea, east of the main Andaman group.
It is the only home of the Narcondam hornbill.
The volcano is considered dormant, unlike Barren Island to its south.
It covers only about 7 sq km and is administered as part of the North and Middle Andaman district.
A small police post is the only human presence on the island.
A plan to set up a coast guard radar here in 2012 was debated because of the hornbill's tiny range.
The island lies on the volcanic arc that also includes Barren Island.
Geography and key facts
- Andamans
- Dormant volcano
- Narcondam hornbill
- Volcanic island
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on volcanoes and endemics.
Note for UPSC
A dormant volcanic island; home of the Narcondam hornbill.
Questions cover island groups, channels between them and their geography.
Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- Island group
- Coordinates
- 13.450°N, 94.270°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.