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

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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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Une évaluation des phénomènes d'érosion et d'inondation a été réalisée dans un secteur à "haut risque", à Abari, dans la basse plaine alluviale du Niger, au Nigéria. Les facteurs relatifs aux processus de rupture de berges et d'inondation associés sont étudiés et des suggestions de mesures correctives sont faites.

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Gratitude is extended to the Abari Improvement Union for the opportunity to embark on this study.

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  1. Institute of Geosciences and Space Technology (IGST), Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    P. O. Youdeowei

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Youdeowei, P.O. Site appraisal and remediation of erosion and flooding in the lower Niger floodplain, Nigeria. Bull Eng Geol Environ 62, 65–69 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-002-0173-2

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