International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Estimation of sedimentary thickness using spectral analysis of aeromagnetic data over Abakaliki and Ugep areas of the Lower Benue Trough, Nigeria

Alasi T. K.
  • Alasi T. K.
  • Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Ugwu G. Z.
  • Ugwu G. Z.
  • Department of Industrial Physics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Ugwu C. M.
  • Ugwu C. M.
  • Department of Industrial Physics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 August 2017
  •  Accepted: 29 September 2017
  •  Published: 16 November 2017

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