Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/2011 Eritrean eruption


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The result was keep. Discussion concerning a potential merge or redirect should continue at the talk pages of the relevant articles. Lankiveil (speak to me) 22:17, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

2011 Eritrean eruption

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(UPDATED) Since my nomination for deletion, it has become clear that it is the Nabro Volcano which is erupting. Nonetheless, the Nabro wiki has more than enough room to deal with this event. While there is some effect on aviation, it is limited for now. Michael5046 (talk) 11:26, 13 June 2011 (UTC)


 * There is more informtion supporting the eruption being at the Nabro volcano than the Dubbi. Further this event is receiving little main stream media attention as it is, and deserves some recognition. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gestaltdude11 (talk • contribs) 14:58, 13 June 2011 (UTC)


 * The fact that it is not even known where the eruption is shows that it does not warrant a "disaster" page at this time. Maybe at some point, but for now it does not appear to be a major event. Even if it is the first eruption in hundreds of years, it can just be added to the volcano page since they are already short and the eruption is for now not having any significant impact. Michael5046 (talk) 15:36, 13 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Give it more than 6 hours before you delete it... Jesus.  Find something better to do with your time.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.49.36.196 (talk) 16:31, 13 June 2011 (UTC)


 * There is no need to jump to create a special wiki for an event unless it is certain that this is a major volcanic event. Maybe next time wait 6 hours before creating it instead to get a clearer picture? Michael5046 (talk) 04:05, 14 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep - the eruption seems to have a decent amount of coverage reuters has it hereEdwardLane (talk)


 * Merge with Nabro Volcano. Although media are claiming it's Dubbi, satellite imagery superimposed on clear maps depict that the Nabro Volcano is erupting while Dubbi is free of clouds. Regardless, this page isn't necessary as all the needed information can be soundly placed within the Nabro article (which has more than enough room to spare for info on the eruption). Cyclonebiskit (talk) 17:36, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Delayed merge. With either Dubbi or Nabro but only after we have reliable sources confirming which volcano it is. Until then this article is useful. Rmhermen (talk) 20:22, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Strong keep or future merge, as initial author. This eruption specifically has already affected air travel to some extent (especially in the Middle East region), as with Grimsvotn or Puyehue. Another point of notability is that if it is the Nabro volcano, then this volcano has not erupted in recorded history, and some sources are speculating on possible effects on climate. Evacuations have been ordered in the area, and since most sources now indicate that the eruption occurred at Nabro, the speculation is now generally irrelevant but I'd encourage more discussion. ~ AH1 (discuss!) 23:46, 13 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep. It is already disrupting flights all over the Middle East.--Jetstreamer (talk) 16:20, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Source for that? How many flights have been disrupted? 1? 2? 3? 10? This is in no way similar to the volcanic eruptions in Iceland or Chile. Michael5046 (talk) 18:05, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Googling the eruption or reading the article on the volcano would have provided you with a source. --Banana (talk) 03:30, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Provide a source if you make a claim. I can only find reports about some/several flights being affected in a small part of East Africa. "All over the Middle East" sounds like hundreds or thousands of flights are being canceled while it is far, far from that.Michael5046 (talk) 08:50, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Regardless of how many flights are canceled, the eruption article is unnecessary as the main article for the volcano has little content in it that would force a sub-article to be made. There is clearly enough room to have the entirety of the 2011 eruption on Nabro's page. Cyclonebiskit (talk) 12:02, 15 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Africa-related deletion discussions.  — • Gene93k (talk) 19:52, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
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 * You might be interested in knowing that US Secy. of State Hillary Clinton actually had to change her travel plans in Ethiopia due to this eruption. Raymie (t • c) 18:57, 14 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep, wide ranging effects and disruptions. --Pmsyyz (talk) 05:53, 16 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Merge. Although this volcano has caused some minor to moderate disruption it is not as significant as other eruptions that have occurred this year such as the eruptions of Grímsvötn and Puyehue-Cordón Caulle. I think that a large section on the Nabro Volcano article is maybe more appropriate for this event. Stormchaser89 (talk) 10:42am, 16 June 2011 (US Central Time)


 * Merge, keeping 2011 Eritrean eruption as a redirect to Nabro Volcano. Even if a separate article is deemed to be needed, now that we know which volcano blew, it needs to be renamed to 2011 Nabro eruption or 2011 eruption of Nabro depending upon which form of the title WikiProject Volcanoes prefers. Carolina wren (talk) 00:58, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Keep it - very little information on the web on the subject, hopefully can get more updates on it's effects. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.24.111.243 (talk) 19:50, 19 June 2011 (UTC)


 * I was going to change my mind to 'merge with nabro' but since I saw multiple eruptions in different connected eruptions - I think I'll stick with my original opinion that it's probably best to keep the article. Incidentally 7 now reported dead, 3 missing, by eritrean government due to eruption.EdwardLane (talk) 17:11, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Keep. The article is better off to be renamed 2011 eruption of Nabro.  Volcano guy  12:10, 22 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep the sheer number of references establishes that this is indeed a very notable event. Marcus   Qwertyus   19:10, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
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