India, Oct. 3 -- A mud volcano erupted on the Baratang island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago on October 2 after a gap of two decades, district officials said on Friday

A Geological Survey of India (GSI) team is likely to visit the site on Monday, district officials said.

"A mud volcano erupted on Baratang Island after many years. The eruption took place during the day time on Thursday. No one was injured. The location has been cordoned off. We are taking all precautions," said Nandini Maharaj, deputy commissioner of North and Middle Andaman.

"The eruption took place around 1:30 pm with a huge sound. The mud which came out was thrown at least 10 - 15 metres into the air. Small eruptions are still continuing with a gurgling sound...