African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Spatial, seasonal and inter-seasonal variations of thunderstorm frequency over Nigeria

Ochei, M. C.*
  • Ochei, M. C.*
  • Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Orisakwe, I. C
  • Orisakwe, I. C
  • Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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Oluleye, A.
  • Oluleye, A.
  • Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 August 2015
  •  Accepted: 28 September 2015
  •  Published: 31 December 2015

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