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Erschienen in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 1/2003

01.02.2003

Site appraisal and remediation of erosion and flooding in the lower Niger floodplain, Nigeria

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Abstract

An appraisal of erosion and flooding activities has been conducted at a "high risk" fresh-water location at Abari in the lower Niger floodplain of Nigeria. Factors relating to the mechanisms of bank failures and attendant flooding are examined and suggestions made for remediation.

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Metadaten
Titel
Site appraisal and remediation of erosion and flooding in the lower Niger floodplain, Nigeria
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2003
Erschienen in
Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment / Ausgabe 1/2003
Print ISSN: 1435-9529
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-9537
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-002-0173-2

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