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

Investigation of possible cause of gravity anomalies in parts of the Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

David Mbah
  • David Mbah
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Daniel N. Obiora
  • Daniel N. Obiora
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Andrew I. Oha
  • Andrew I. Oha
  • Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Bem S. Terhemba
  • Bem S. Terhemba
  • Department of Physics, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
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Cornelius O. Ossai
  • Cornelius O. Ossai
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Emmanuel A. Igwe
  • Emmanuel A. Igwe
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 19 May 2017
  •  Published: 21 May 2017

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