Geospatial Analysis of the Impact of Land Cover Change on Land Surface Temperature in Abuja, Nigeria (1986-2021)
Moses Olorunfemi Areh, Ahmed Onimisi Abdulrahaman, Zuliehat Ohunene Abdullahi, Afolayan Oluwatosin Abolaji, Momoh Khalifa Adeiza & Omoniyi Taofiq Mustapha · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025
Urbanization has significantly altered land cover patterns, leading to rising land surface temperatures (LST) and the intensification of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. This study examines the impact of land cover change on LST in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) - Abuja,...
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10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i12982