Journal of Geographical Research

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The peri-urban area is a transitional zone between the city and its hinterlands characterized by mixed land use and intensive flows of resources, people, goods, and services from and to the city center. These zones are generally misguided and haphazardly developed without a proper planning framework. The peri-urban area at present will be the urban area in the... More

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The inefficiency of the aviation industry and the persistent rise in aviation hazards have been linked to weather phenomena. As a result, researchers are looking for better solutions to the problem. The study examined the impact of thunderstorms on flight operations at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. The data on thunderstorms and flight operations were sourced from Nigerian... More

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The purpose of this work is to evaluate the potential of Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements for the monitoring of aeolian and coastal dynamics. The studied sites are the Moulouya estuary, Bouarfa’s area and Tigri Chott. The study shows that GPS is used to determine the dune kinematics and the Moulouya estuary in 3-D with an annual temporal... More

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From data published by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) government in their two sole fisheries surveys of 2006 and 2016/2017, the current authors produced regional maps using spatial interpolation to more accurately describe and estimate the geographic coverage of changes in fishing production in Hong Kong waters since the ground trawl ban of 2012 December 31st. These suggest... More

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London’s approaches to tackling climate change after the 21st century are multifaceted and relatively systematic. The aim of this research paper is to analyse London’s actions in response to climate change and to draw out what valuable lessons London has for the world in terms of its response to climate change. This paper provides an... More