Barren Island, home to India’s only active volcano, leads a double life. Rising from the Andaman Sea, it is shaped by volcanic eruptions and the destruction they bring. And yet beneath the scorched surface, one of the region’s most vibrant reefs thrives. The island is a living paradox, born from fire and ash. A Roundglass Sustain film by Biont! #BarrenIsland #Volcano #AndamanSea #HabitatFilm #RoundglassSustain | Roundglass Sustain

India’s only active volcano located in Barren Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted twice last week, spewing lava. Visuals filmed by an Indian naval warship show an eruption that occurred on 20 September. The volcano had also erupted on 13 September. Officials say that both of last week's eruptions were minor and no injuries were reported. The volcano has had a series of such eruptions since 1991. Before that, it had been dormant for 177 years. | BBC News India

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BARRIER ISLAND: WILDLIFE EDITION This backcountry camera took one photo every minute to capture an entire day. The project had the camera in the dunes for several months to gather data on changes in dunes, weather, ephemeral ponds and wildlife too. Can you spot the White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)? There is more than one so look closely. | Padre Island National Seashore