International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2574

Full Length Research Paper

Estimation of porosity and specific yield from vertical electrical sounding (VES) measurements in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria

Austin C. OKONKWO
  • Austin C. OKONKWO
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Chidiebere H. NNAMANI
  • Chidiebere H. NNAMANI
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Anthonia N. NWOBODO
  • Anthonia N. NWOBODO
  • Department of Industrial Physics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Ejiofor C. EZIKE
  • Ejiofor C. EZIKE
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Chigozie I. AGANIGBO
  • Chigozie I. AGANIGBO
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Victor O. MBAH
  • Victor O. MBAH
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 April 2023
  •  Accepted: 09 June 2023
  •  Published: 31 May 2024

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