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: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

The earthquake/seismic risk, vulnerability and capacity profile for Karonga town

James Kushe*
  • James Kushe*
  • Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Mzuzu Universirty, Private Bag 201, Mzuzu, Malawi.
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Mtafu Manda
  • Mtafu Manda
  • Planning Unit, Department of Land Management, Mzuzu University, Private Bag 201, Mzuzu, Malawi.
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Hassan Mdala
  • Hassan Mdala
  • Department of Geological Surveys, Regional Geological Office, Mzuzu, Malawi.
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Elijah Wanda
  • Elijah Wanda
  • Department of Chemistry,Mzuzu University, Private Bag 201, Mzuzu, Malawi.
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  •  Received: 05 October 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 November 2016
  •  Published: 31 January 2017