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Lithologic and Structural Mapping Using Aeromagnetic and Ground Radiometric Data in Song Area, N. E. Nigeria

Nsikak Edet Bassey & Jonathan Barka · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

This work analyses jointly aeromagnetic and ground radiometric data over Song region of Hawal Basement Complex. The area is marginally located with respect to the Yola Rift, an arm of the Benue Trough. The area comprises of gneiss, migmatite, granitoids and basalt as the main lit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/18085

A Solar Flare on 10 September 2014 was Associated with Two F/A-18C Hornets Crashing in the Western Pacific Ocean

Jyh- Woei Lin · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Two F/A-18 Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 17 crashed at 5:40 (UT) while attempting to board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson 466 km west of Wake Island on 12 September 2014. A large geomagnetic storm caused by a solar flare occurred at 17:46 (UT) on 10 September 2014. It is do...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/16620

Evaluating Tectonics Activities of Sirch Basin by Morphometric Indices

Mojgan Entezari, Nasrin Ranjbarmanesh & Narjes Salari · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Sirch basin, in the North of Kerman Province lays vicinity of Naiband fault zone. Approximately there is not where in the world during the years that is not affected by tectonics variation. So, evaluating and investigating tectonics condition, active tectonics processes and conse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/15209

Wheat Stripe Rust and Its Geospatial Variation in the Jhelum District of Pakistan

Sheikh Saeed Ahmad, Shazia Iftikhar, Taiba Afreen, Rabail Urooj & Muhammad Nawaz · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Foliar rust disease is a real threat to the wheat crop of Pakistan from few last years. Humid conditions are very favorable for the proliferation of the stripe rust especially in the rain-fed region of the Punjab. This piece of research is done to find the hotspots of the stripe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/16025

Implication of Open Dumpsite on Groundwater Quality in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

E. Asouzu Obianuju & Joel Efiong · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Aim: This study investigates the implication of the waste dumpsite on the groundwater quality. Place of Study: The study was conducted in Calabar Metropolis, the Capital of Cross River state of Nigeria. Methodology: 22 boreholes were selected for the study. Data on these borehole...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/16144

Is there a Quasi-60 years’ Oscillation of the Arctic Sea Ice Extent?

A. Parker & C. D. Ollier · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

A better understanding of the future climate pattern developments in the Arctic may only follow a better reconstruction of the past patterns of natural oscillations and the determination of the forcing and the resulting oscillations occurred in the climate parameters over differe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/16694

Assessment of Fluvial Sediments at Serra Azul Stream, Minas Gerais– Brazil

Vinícius Verna Magalhães Ferreira, Amanda Lafetá Oliveira, Raquel Luiza Mageste Fonseca, Natália Manuele Gomes de Oliveira, Rodrigo Oscar de Albuquerque, Carlos Alberto Carvalho Filho & Lúcia Maria Alencar Labossiere Auler · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Aims: The goal of this study is to perform the characterization of bottom and in suspension sediments at Serra Azul stream. Chemical, mineralogical and grain size aspects were evaluated, as also the legal issues pertinent to this matter. Study Design: Hydrosedimentological studie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/16299

A Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potentials in Dorowa and its Environs, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria

M. O. Lekdukun, F. A. Akpah & F. X. O. Ugodulunwa · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

A geoelectrical investigation for potable groundwater potentials in Dorowa and its environs, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria has been carried out. The area is part of Jos-Bukuru Younger Granite Complex and is underlain by seven main rock types namely: Vom Microgranite (Vm),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/15242

Determination of Aquiferous Zones in the Freshwater South-East Niger Delta, Using Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) Method

Uko Etim D. · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) was applied in investigating the subsurface layers along Adibawa-Zarama pipeline route in the Niger Delta, Nigeria in an attempt to determine the depth of aquifer. A total of thirty (30) VES sets were executed using Schlumberger array of a maxim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/14567

Determination of Heavy Metal Concentration in Surface Waters of the Western Highlands of Cameroon

D. N. Tarla, V. M. Bantar, M. Y. C. Mfopou, D. Fotio & D. A. Fontem · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Heavy metals originating from the use of fertilizers and pesticides are toxic pollutants that limit the beneficial use of water for agricultural, domestic and industrial applications. Three vegetable production basins in the Western Highlands of Cameroon (Bafou, Foumbot and Santa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/15726

Gradio-magnetic and Resistivity Exploration for Groundwater in Wuro Yakubu Song Area, Hawal Basement Complex, Northeastern Nigeria

Barka Jonathan & Bassey Nsikak Edet · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

This research demonstrates the integrated use of magnetic-gradiometric and resistivity methods in mapping subsurface structural features to explore for ground water bearing zones in Wuro Yakubu area, Song Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria. The research was carried out between...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/15924

Evaluation of Meteorological Drought Index for Drought Assessment and Mapping in Lorestan Province in Iran

Iran Salehvand, Majid Montazeri, Amir Gandomkar & Mahdi Momeni · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Droughts are major natural disasters for many parts of the world. Dry areas where the precipitation pattern is markedly seasonal, or is otherwise highly variable, are the most susceptible. The Iranian Prairies are often subjected to drought, and it is sometimes catastrophic There...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/14375

Evaluation of a Monitoring Network of Seawater Intrusion in the Coast of El Jadida District, Morocco

Mounir Amar, Abderrahim El Achheb, Abdellatif Souhel, Soufiane El Maliki, Nabil Mdiker & Lahcen Benaabidate · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The coastal area of El Jadida District contains one of the most important monitoring networks of seawater intrusion along the Moroccan Atlantic coast. This network is constituted of six boreholes lies at about 1km from the coast and arranged with space between 10 and 13km. Boreho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/14894

Industrial Water Supply in Nnewi Urban Area of Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria

Michael Chukwuma Obeta · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

This paper examines the pattern and problems of industrial water supply in Nnewi urban area. Fifteen industries within the urban area were purposefully selected and investigated. Relevant data were collected through the use of oral interview, structured questionnaire, and field o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/14538