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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 12, No. 1, 2008, pp. 101-107
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Bioline Code: ja08015
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2008, pp. 101-107
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Assessment of Changes in Aerial Extent of Lake Chad Using Satellite Remote Sensing Data
Alfa, N.I.; Adeofun, C.O. & Ologunorisa, E.T.
Abstract
The study assessed the changes in the aerial extent of Lake Chad using satellite based data sources
between 1963 and 2000. The results of the analysis show that Lake Chad has shrunk more than 95% of its area
within the period of study. The study observers that aside from climatic variability, proliferation of dams, water
supply and irrigation projects along the major rivers that drain into the Lake from the Nigeria Sector of the Lake are
possible explanations for the drying of Lake Chad. The study recommends some research and development efforts to
save Lake Chad from total extinction.
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