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Geomorphometric Parameters of Ikpa River and its Implications for the Planning of Fluvial Hazards in the Northeast of Akwa Ibom State

M. N. Ezemonye, Ikpong S. Umo, C. C. Ojinma, M. C. Ike & A. Iweka Enwereuzor · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

This article examines the geomorphometry of Ikpa River as a major determinant of the planning pattern for fluvial hazards in the Northeast of Akwa Ibom State. Geomorphometric parameters were computed for the entire area and the seven sub-basins sampled within the main watershed....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/34674

Determining the Rate and Pattern of the Spatio-Temporal Growth of Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State Nigeria

Benedine Akpu & Adamu I. Tanko · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Kaduna is experiencing a rapid spatial growth mainly due to high rate of urbanization and economic development. Information concerning this growth is required for proper planning. Therefore, this paper determined the rate and pattern of the spatial growth of Kaduna metropolis bet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/31455

Sediment Loss Responses to Rainfall on Different Surfaces in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria

M. A. Abua, P. A. Essoka, U. I. Uquetan & S. W. Ashua · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The amount of runoff generated relative to different surface types given an amount of rainfall is very important in hydrogeomorphological studies. This study is aimed at examining sediment yield responses to rainfall on different surfaces in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. Dat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/22200

Spatio-temporal Analysis of Land Cover Changes of Izmir Province of Turkey Using Landsat TM and OLI Imagery

Fatih Kara · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Izmir province has experienced a tremendous increase in population such as other metropolitan cities of Turkey due to migration issues in last 30 years. Land use and land cover (LULC) of Izmir was affected from this unplanned population increase in province scale, natural ecosyst...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/34604

Modeling Magnetic Basement in Relationship to Hydrocarbon Habitats in the Central Niger Delta, Nigeria

D. A. Obi, A. J. Ilozobhie, S. E. Lebo & Evidence Zoogbara · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Aeromagnetics has over the years been used as a reconnaissance tool for hydrocarbon exploration. Modeling of source of magnetic anomalies can also reveal basin depth and configuration of supposed hydrocarbon habitats. This study was done using (8) aeromagnetic maps on a scale of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/31888

Influence of Amenities in the Functioning of a Coastal Sediment Cell with a Moving Barrier: Case of Benin Coastal Segment between Hillacondji and Djondji in the Township of Grand Popo

Bio Djara Moussa, A. Laïbi Raoul & Kaki Christophe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The coast of Benin, 125 km long, is part of the overall west African coast, characterized by a narrow strip of coarse and medium sand and by an important coastal transit, which makes it an essentially fragile coastline. This coast also suffers from a strong anthropic pressure mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/33402

Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques for Ground Water Exploration in Ilesha Area, Osun State, Nigeria

O. H. Obimba, A. T. Alaga & J. A. Alwadood · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Occurrence of groundwater in the Basement Complex terrain of Ilesha area, southwestern Nigeria is controlled by secondary porosities developed through weathering and fracturing of the crystalline bedrocks. This paper presents the integrated approach of RS and GIS to groundwater p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/22463

Application of Electrical Resistivity in Building Foundation Study around Led School Area in Bishini, Northwestern Nigeria

Olufemi F. Ojo, Abel O. Talabi, Lekan O. Afolagboye & Akintunde A. Oyedele · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

This study evaluated the structural competence of the subsurface geological materials around Led School Area in Bishini, NW Nigeria to delineate the area that is suitable for building development. Twenty Seven vertical electrical soundings (VES) points were occupied in the study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/34108

Petroleum Geology of Outcropping Sediments along Imiegba Road in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Southern Anambra Basin Flank, Nigeria: Inference from Sedimentology and Organic Geochemistry

A. N. Asadu & K. A. Ibe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The outcropping sediments along Imiegba road have been studied using their sedimentological and organic geochemical (Total organic carbon, TOC and Soluble organic matter, SOM) parameters. A total of sixteen (16) samples were collected and analyzed for the study. Based on sediment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/33891

Taxonomic Notes on Some Species of Genus Globigerinoides from Kafe Field, Offshore Western Niger Delta, Nigeria

S. O. Obaje · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The aim of the study is to identify and record the taxonomic notes on species of Genus Globigerinoides from the study area located in Kafe field of the offshore western Niger Delta area of Nigeria. 550 ditch cuttings samples were retrieved at 18.29 metres intervals from the five...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/33852

Contamination of Agricultural Soils by Toxic Trace Metals in an Industrial District in Vietnam

Thinh Nguyen Van, Akinori Ozaki, Yiping Xie, Anh Nguyen Duc & Kiyoshi Kurosawa · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The contamination of agricultural soils by the toxic trace metals arsenic (As), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) was investigated in an industrial district in Vietnam. In this district, irrigation agriculture is conducted via channels; additionall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/33235

Assessment of Hydrogeomorphic Suitability of Lake Mbemun for Socio-cultural Fishing Festival in the Bachama Chiefdom, Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria

Yonnana Ezekiel & Aminu Raji · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The feasibility of socio cultural fishing in any fluviatile lake strongly depends on water and fluid mud depths of the lake. In this study, the suitability of Lake Mbemun for a socio cultural fishing festival has been examined. Using the data obtained from hydrographic survey, Ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/33534

Predictive Mapping for Groundwater within Sokoto Basin, North Western Nigeria

E. A. Kudamnya & W. T. Andongma · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Scarcity of water within and around Northern Nigeria is no longer a wieldy issue. There is an over reliance on groundwater, and this has led to an increase in the number of bore-holes drilled in order to augment the water needs within the study area. Unfortunately the failure of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/32440

Overburden Thickness and Potential Tonnage Estimate of Olode-Gbayo Pegmatite Deposit, Southwestern Nigeria, Using Electrical Resistivity Method

Lukuman Abudulawal, Sikiru Adetona Amidu, Olusola Ayoade Adeagbo & Saheed Adesanjo Adejumo · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Prominent locations in the Nigerian basement complex are known to harbor precious rocks and gemstones, in addition to the basement rocks being quarried for engineering construction. However, reserve estimates of these rocks and mineral deposits are largely unknown. Geophysical in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/32811

Delineating Subsurface Sewage Flow Path through Directional Fracture Identification in Parts of Owo Area, Southwestern Nigeria

Dorcas S. Eyinla & Opeyemi L. Eyinla · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The disposal of waste materials by burial is the oldest form of solid waste disposal. A major concern with the usage of traditional dump sites is the potential of polluting groundwater. The pollution could be metals, microbes or other substances. This problem of groundwater conta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/15415