Talk:Lake Kivu

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[edit] Danger?

We are staying just next to lake Kivu right on its banks. Just wanted to know what are the chances of the lake overturning in the near future.

I'm not an expert but from my studies, probably low compared to Lake Nyos or Lake Maroun however there seems to be evidence of routine overturns in Lake Kivu's past (last 5,000 years). I would read this link to get a better feeling: http://www.eawag.ch/research_e/apec/Scripts/Lorke_publication_lake_kivu_2002.pdf
I would caution that any lavaflows or volcanic activity around the lake could be more dangerous than if compared to a 'normal' lake. This being said, volcanic activity is dangerous even without lake overturn so maybe you and your family should prepare a family disaster plan and emergency supply kit. You could try moving to a different area or higher ground, but that doesn't mean you are safe from different type of disasters like flood, earthquakes or other events. I would enjoy the beautiful lake and leave these types of things to God or Allah or whatever. You may also try to organize lake vents like the one in Lake Nyos through community action, local political organizations and international NGO's.

[edit] The "See also:" links on this page--violation of policy.

I am concerned that the link to Retreat at Lake Kivu violates Wikipedia policy. It seems to me that the correct location for information about the stand for peace against genocide that this link represents belongs at a Wikinfo page.

The policy that this link violates is Wikipedia is not a soapbox.

I am new to editing wikis, so I will not remove this link immediately. But as I grow used to participating in this community, it is likely that I will remove the link, and seek the removal of its sister page.

Mkitabu 12:31, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I don't see how the Retreat at Lake Kivu article is soapboxing. Seems like a fairly neutral article but I don't know the forum and what it's about. Perhaps there is some controversy of which I'm unaware. The association between a Lake Kivu article (as a geologic feature) and international forum is a strectch, however may have some limited historical merit. Anyway, I don't care one way or the other about keeping the link in this article, however deleting the Retreat at Lake Kivu article doesn't seem reasonable at all. Revmachine21 13:11, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WP:LAKES

I've added this lake to the WP:LAKES project. Please help to standardize and improve lake-related articles, and feel free to join the project! Em3rald 17:05, 17 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] size

This article calls Idjwi the tenth largest inland island while the article on Idjwi claims it is the eighth largest.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.231.182.212 (talk • contribs)

I think you've stated the reverse of the situation, but you've edited it the right way. The line at Idjwi is sourced so it takes precedence. - BanyanTree 10:23, 21 August 2007 (UTC)