Abstract: Flood has been recognized not only within the rural but also in urban environment in Nigeria and in many other parts of the world as one of the environmental degradation problems causing serious loss to both human and the environment. The application of Geographic Information System (GIS) for monitoring and managing flood prone areas are very important in creating conducive environment for urban residents and in conformity with planning standards. The aim of this paper therefore is to delineate flood potential areas around Ala River in Akure south local government area of Ondo State for early warnings and planning, control and management using google earth imageries and capabilities of GIS.
Keywords: GIS, Flood, environmental degradation, physiographic locations, monitoring.
Title: APPLICATION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) IN ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION CONTROLS
Author: Obadaye A.S, Olanitori Alimi
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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