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

Analysis of the influence of precipitation patterns on wetland sizes in South-Eastern Zimbabwe

Makarati F.
  • Makarati F.
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Science, North West University, P. O. Box X2046 Mmabatho, South Africa.
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Ruhiiga T. M.
  • Ruhiiga T. M.
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Science, North West University, P. O. Box X2046 Mmabatho, South Africa.
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Palamuleni L. G.
  • Palamuleni L. G.
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Science, North West University, P. O. Box X2046 Mmabatho, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 13 May 2020
  •  Accepted: 17 January 2021
  •  Published: 31 October 2021

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