Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Anisotropic properties of the near-surface in South-Western Niger Delta: Implications on geotechnical constructions

G. I. Alaminiokuma
  • G. I. Alaminiokuma
  • Department of Earth Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, P. M. B. 1221, Effurun, Nigeria
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J. I. Omigie
  • J. I. Omigie
  • Department of Earth Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, P. M. B. 1221, Effurun, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 25 April 2019
  •  Accepted: 23 December 2019
  •  Published: 31 January 2020

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