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

Modelling the geothermal potentials Energy of Abakaliki Lower Benue Trough Nigeria using Fourier transform of digital aeromagnetic data

Usman Ayatu Ojonugwa
  • Usman Ayatu Ojonugwa
  • Department of Geology/Geophysics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ikwo, Ebonyi, Nigeria.
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Mbachu Victor Mmerichukwu
  • Mbachu Victor Mmerichukwu
  • Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Okonkwo Churchii Chinonso
  • Okonkwo Churchii Chinonso
  • Department of Physics, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Chinwuko, Augustine Ifeanyi
  • Chinwuko, Augustine Ifeanyi
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Chizoba Chima Joshua
  • Chizoba Chima Joshua
  • Department of Geology/Geophysics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ikwo, Ebonyi, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 24 March 2024
  •  Accepted: 04 June 2024
  •  Published: 30 June 2024

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