Talk:Intraplate volcanism

Merger proposal
I formally propose to merge Mantle plume and Plate theory (volcanism) into Intraplate volcanism. Intraplate volcanism was created from the full content of both Mantle plume and Plate theory (volcanism) per this discussion at Wikiproject Geology, where a consensus was reached that having separate pages on two theories that are in tension was undesirable compared with discussing both theories on a single page. See the discussion there for the full reasoning behind this proposal. Although plate theory is probably a minority position within geology, we have identified reliable sources that are "orthodox", so to speak, but nonetheless take plate theory seriously, so it appears that it is by no means a fringe theory.

Although Intraplate volcanism already contains the full content of both articles on the competing theories, we thought it appropriate to go through the formalities of a merge proposal rather than just be bold and replace both child articles with redirects, so that any interested editor who did not participate in the Wikiproject Geology discussion can have an opportunity to chime in before we do the redirection. --Kent G. Budge (talk) 17:18, 29 January 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you for this suggestion. I have looked the intraplate volcanism page. The material describing the plate theory for volcanism is well done. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to have a separate page on Plate theory (volcanism). The "intraplate volcanism" page continues to present plume theory as the dominant theory and plate theory as an "alternative". This leading presentation discourages researchers from weighing up the pros and cons of both theories personally. In addition, the volcanism in question is not always "intraplate", e.g., Iceland, Azores, Bouvet, Afar etc. Thus, the title of the page is inappropriate. There is a page titled "Mantle plume". It is thus appropriate to have one titled "Plate theory (volcanism)". To relegate Plate theory to the second half of a very long "Intraplate volcanism" page would be for Wikipedia to lead scientific thinking in a way that does not reflect the trend of current research.Gfoulger (talk) 22:31, 31 January 2021 (UTC)
 * I oppose merging mantle plume into intraplate volcanism simply because it would be a bit awkward. Not all mantle plumes have been projected to occur away from plate boundaries. For example, there's Iceland which sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and the Azores which are adjacent to the Azores Triple Junction. Volcanoguy 03:05, 26 February 2021 (UTC)
 * I oppose merging mantle plume into intraplate volcanism It would be unwise to merge these pages when they are each required to present alternate theories of the same topic. While it can be shown that plume volcanism is clearly present at some locations (Hawaii) it is also shown that intraplate volcanism is also powered by plate stagnation in other locations (Mt. Paektu). Both theories have a places in presenting the full compliment of volcanic mechanisms. It should not therefore be commonplace for wikipedia articles to be edited, created, deleted or merged based upon opinion versus widely accepted theoretical consensus.TungstenCarbideProjectile (talk) 14:32, 22 March 2021 (UTC)

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