Wikipedia:Valued picture candidates/Armero tragedy

Armero tragedy

Original - One of four lahars from the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia, which clogged the Río Lagunillas and desolated the town of Armero. More than 25,000 were killed from the 1985 disaster, which stands as the deadliest lahar and the fourth deadliest volcanic eruption in historical time.

Reason: Though low in quality, this is amazingly encyclopedic for the two articles it accompanies. Three months ago, I (with tons and tons of support from others!) brought the article Nevado del Ruiz to FA level. I've meant to nominate this but have been consumed with other petty tasks.
Articles this image appears in: Nevado del Ruiz, Lahar
Creator: Jeffrey Marso (USGS)

Support as nominator --ceranthor 13:35, 30 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support, good example of a lahar. --can dle •wicke 00:43, 2 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support Noodle snacks (talk) 12:46, 2 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support.--ragesoss (talk) 15:23, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Armero aftermath Marso.jpg --wadester 16 17:09, 8 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]