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Prioritization of Flash Flood-Prone Areas in Small Coastal Basins around the Mediterranean Using Geomorphological Variables

V. A. Kotinas · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

The present study aims to model flash flood risk in small coastal watersheds in areas that are characterized by Mediterranean climate through extensive morphometric analysis which can prove invaluable for the investigation of flood risk, in ungauged watersheds, where flash floods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i630289

Reconstruction of Paleoecology of Early Miocene Subsurface Deposits from Microflora in the Eboïnda Area (South-Eastern Côte d'Ivoire,West Africa)

Toe-Bi Kahou Kizito Katel, Djeya Kouamé Leger, Zoh Derrick Aurélien Behi, N’goran Jean-Paul, Koré Elysé Guede & Digbéhi Zéli Bruno · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

The early Miocene palynoflora was recovered from well P1 located in the Aboisso area, about 175 km around of Abidjan (south-eastern Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa). Pteridophyta spores, angiosperm and gymnosperm pollen grains have been identified. The main objective of this work is t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i530288

Geoelectrical and Physicochemical Evaluation of Soil Corrosivity on Metallic Pipelines: A Case Study

Ismaila Abiodun Akinlabi & Moshood Lekan Olaiya · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Geoelectrical sounding and physicochemical analyses were conducted on the topsoil underlying Osupa area in Ogbomoso, south western Nigeria to evaluate the soil corrosivity on the metallic water pipelines across the area. Schlumberger electrical resistivity soundings were conducte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i530287

GIS-Based Emergency Fire Response for Minimization of Fire Outbreaks in the Greater Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Emmanuel Yeboah, Isaac Sarfo, Edward Kweku Nunoo, Vanessa Kudoh, Nii Shang, Foster Kofi Addai, Solomon Obiri Yeboah Amankwah & Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi Kedjanyi · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

The study report assessed the geographic distribution of existing fire stations in the Accra Metropolitan Area (AMA). It further sought to evaluate the spatial coverage for each fire station under predefined sustainable response times. Information on fire stations and incidents,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i530286

Persistent Challenges of Potable Water Supply, Implications and Mitigation Strategies in Limbe, Cameroon

Emmanuel Nong Buh, Amos Fang Zeh & Ukah Bonaventure Ngong · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Persistent challenges of potable water supply and its implications hinder man’s progress in Limbe municipality. The growing population of Limbe Municipality faces increasing challenges of potable water supply with lots of implications. And the Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i530285

Mapping Perennial Crops in Africa: A Case Study of Oil Palm in Ghana

Njomaba Elisha, James Nana Ofori, Ben Emunah Aikins & Gideon Adzraku · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Forests in Sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing some of the highest rates of deforestation and degradation in the world, with most natural forest species being replaced by cropland and plantation monoculture. In this work, a method was developed that combined the Synthetic Apertur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i530283

Rainfall Anomalies Pattern in Northwestern Nigeria (NWN)

Gbenga Emmanuel Olalere, Lawan Bulama & Ahmad Abubakar Umar · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Constant investigation into rainfall anomaly pattern is very crucial as it enables the detection of any departure from normal rainfall condition. When such departure is persistent and statistically significant, it could indicate climate change. This study seeks to investigate ano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i430282

Contribution of Cartography to the Optimization of the Evaluation of Wind Energy Potential in the Republic of Cameroon: Case of Bitchoua Highlands

VadelTsopgni Eneckdem, Rodrigue Aimé Feumba, Odovie Tsomo & Jean Roger Bogning · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

This study deals with a model combining cartography with mathematical simulation for the optimal evaluation of wind potential in the context of the absence of networks of in-situ observation stations. It is based on both geographic Information Systems (GIS), climate data from NAS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i430284

Characterization of the Physical-natural Units of the Hinterland Surface of the Pacoti Drainage Basin, Ceará, Brazil

Álvaro Andrade Dourado, José Falcão Sobrinho & Francisca Edineide Lima Barbosa · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Because of the importance of preserving natural resources, especially drainage basins, it is essential to identify and manage the different types of natural landscapes found in these units, allowing the ecological balance of these regions. The application of geoprocessing techniq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i430281

Analysis of Land Cover Change and Its Implication on the Environment around the Dja Biosphere Reserve, Southeastern Cameroon

Njini Loveline Munjeb, Yerima Bernard Palmer Kfuban, Marie-Louise Tientcheu Avana, Julius Tata Nfor & Roger Kogge Enang · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Land cover change is a growing concern around the world. This is especially true for protected areas which are rapidly degrading owing to pressure from anthropogenic activities. The aim of this study was to analyze land cover change for the periods 1980, 2008 and 2020 and its imp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i430280

Monitoring the Land Cover Change and Its Impact on the Land Surface Temperature of Rajshahi City, Bangladesh using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques

Md. Marufuzzaman, Mst. Mahbuba Khanam & Md. Kamrul Hasan · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Urban growth possesses significant impact on land cover by replacing natural landscape into impervious surface. Substantial alteration of the green space into built-up areas have influential impact on the land surface temperature of a city. The aim of this study is to identify th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i430278

Scientific Basis and Geophysical Consequences of Geomagnetic Reversals and Excursions: A Fundamental Statement

J. Marvin Herndon · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Convection in Earth’s georeactor sub-shell is responsible for generating the geomagnetic field and for maintaining the critical balances necessary for stable sub-core nuclear fission. External factors capable of disrupting sub-shell convection are trauma at Earth’s surface, for e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i330277

A Critical and Extensive Review of the Historical Rise and the Contemporary Resurgence of Interest in Positivism in Geography

Ekuase Innocent Omobude · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

The positivist methods of explaining geographical phenomena enjoyed prominence and revolutionized the methods of geographical research up to the 1950s where the criticisms were largely that the methods cannot account for any role in human geography and the subsequent rise of huma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i330276

Correlation and Calibration of 4D Seismic Vintages for Effective Postproduction Intervention

B. T. Ojo, M. T. Olowokere & M. I. Oladapo · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

Poor or low data quality usually has an adverse effect on the quantitative usage of (4D) seismic data for accurate analysis. Repeatability of 4D Seismic or time-lapse survey is considered as a vital tool for effective, potent, and impressive monitoring of productivity of reservoi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i330275

The Socio-economic and Environmental Implications of Supplying Charcoal in Yaounde City

L. Defo, M. Touakam, C. Tatuebu, Tagne & F. Nghobuoche · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

This article aims to identify and assess the socio-economic and environmental implications of supplying charcoal in the city of Yaounde. To achieve the above-mentioned goal, investigations based on a standardized questionnaire (130 charcoal producers and sellers), formal intervie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i330274