In 12 BG, a volcanic eruption took place that buried the island village beneath several feet of ash. The explosion was so powerful that it could be felt over a hundred miles away in the Fire Nation Capital. Roku and his dragon, Fang, lost their lives battling the volcanic eruption in the effort to save their home. However, due to Avatar Roku's intervention, the island's inhabitants were able to escape. Despite the devastating damage from the eruption, the village remained preserved to a certain extent, entirely buried beneath layers of ash. The island has since remained barren and lifeless, save for some flora that grew on top of the ash.