Using geographic information system to evaluate land use and land cover affected by flooding in Adamawa State, Nigeria
The impact of natural disaster on land use and/or land cover (LULC) has emerged as a global phenomenon and is perhaps the most significant regional anthropogenic and natural disturbance to the environment. Natural disasters and land use change are major concerns all over the world, and if these two...
Main Authors: | Salihu D. Musa, Terwase Shabu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-01-01
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Series: | Jàmbá : Journal of Disaster Risk Studies |
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Online Access: | https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/article/view/494 |
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