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Morphometric Status of River Mu Sub-Basin in Makurdi South, Nigeria

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  • Ocheri, M.I

    (Department of Geography, Benue State University, Makurdi)

  • Ali, P

    (Department of Geography, Benue State University, Makurdi)

  • Ona M.A

    (Department of Geography, Benue State University, Makurdi)

  • Hundu, W.

    (Department of Geography, Benue State University, Makurdi)

  • Tarzoho, P

    (Department of General Studies, Taraba College of Health Technology, Taraba)

Abstract

River Mu drainage basin morphometric status is assessed against the backdrop of its characteristics and implication on hydrologic processes operating within the watershed. Geospatial techniques of GIS and Remote Sensing was deployed in the analysis and characterization of the basin morphometric attributes. The result showed Mu drainage basin has an area of 1259.26km2, basin perimeter 240.96km, form factor 0.22, circulatory ration 0.27, and drainage texture 0.51. Mu drainage basin is of 4th order with a dendritic pattern of drainage system indicating the homogeneity in texture and lack of structural control. The stream frequency 0.10 stream segments per square kilometer, drainage density (Dd) 0.40km/km2, bifurcation ratio of 4.62 and length of overland flow of 1.25km. The drainage density, bifurcation ratio and circularity ratio value indicate that the basin is of gentle slope, elongated, high infiltration capacity, low run off and may have longer duration of flow peaks, less susceptible to flooding.

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  • Ocheri, M.I & Ali, P & Ona M.A & Hundu, W. & Tarzoho, P, 2024. "Morphometric Status of River Mu Sub-Basin in Makurdi South, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(8), pages 200-210, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:8:p:200-210
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