Niger Delta - Wikipedia
WEBThe Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. [1][2] It is located within nine coastal southern Nigerian states, which include: all six states from the South South geopolitical zone, one state (Ondo) from South West geopolitical zone and two states (Abia and Imo) from Sou...
Niger Delta | geographical region, Africa | Britannica
WEBThe Niger delta is a vast low-lying region through which the waters of the Niger River drain into the Gulf of Guinea. Characteristic landforms in this region include oxbow lakes, river meander belts ( see meander), and prominent levees.
The Niger Delta - ArcGIS StoryMaps
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Along the river, there are two major deltas: the inland delta located in Mali, and the Niger River Delta, situated along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria. The Niger River Delta spans about 14,000 square miles, making it one of the largest deltas in the world (Mabogunje 2024).
Delta Field (Niger Delta) - Wikipedia
WEBDelta Field (Niger Delta) Location of the Niger Delta, which is located on the continental margin of the Gulf of Guinea in equatorial West Africa. Image from USGS Open-File Report 99-50-H [2] The Delta Field is located offshore from Nigeria on Oil Mining Leases (OML) 49 and 95. [3]
The Niger Delta Region - SpringerLink
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The Niger Delta is a vast sedimentary environment with a near-flat topographic sequence that gently slopes from the north southwards, towards the Atlantic Ocean. This gently sloping terrain consists of three diachronous rock formations that prograde into the ocean.
Niger Delta - Wikiwand
WEBThe Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal southern Nigerian states, which include: all six states from the South South geopolitical zone, one state ( Ondo) from South West geopolitical zone and two states ( Abia and Imo) from South ...
Niger River | West Africa’s Largest River, Length & Wildlife
WEBJul 31, 2024 · The Niger delta, which stretches for nearly 150 miles (240 km) from north to south and spreads along the coast for about 200 miles (320 km), extends over an area of 14,000 square miles (36,000 square km). Within the delta the river breaks up into an intricate network of channels called rivers.
The Niger River Delta - a strategic asset in Africa’s Sahel region
WEBOct 20, 2014 · The southern fringes of the Sahara desert host rugged lands where mankind has thrived for more than a millennium. In this vast panorama, the Inner Niger Delta stands out: In a region where limited rainfall is a fact of life, the Delta is a natural dam and irrigation scheme whose ...
Niger Delta - SEG Wiki
WEBNov 25, 2019 · Niger Delta is located in the Gulf of Guinea. It is ranked one of the best petroleum reserves for production. Contents. 1 Lithology & Risks. 2 Petroleum systems elements. 2.1 Source Rock. 2.2 Migration. 2.3 Reservoir. 2.4 Traps and Seals. 3 Geologic uncertainties and overcome. 4 Current future assessment of the basin including EOR.
Niger Delta | Niger Delta Knowledge Centre - ndkc.nl
WEBThe Niger Delta region of Nigeria is located in the “South South Zone” and covers an area about twice the size of The Netherlands, and is made-up by 6 of the 36 Nigerian states, which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State.
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