An introduction to Landform analysis

This work is an attempt to analyse the landforms of Kujama, a particular selected geographical area in the savanna. Field measurements and observation have been used to study the morphometric attributes of the landforms (slope angle, slope length, height and slope profile). Similarly, assemblages of landforms were also identified and measured, such as hills (bornhardt, ruware, and tors). In the same vein other prominent micro forms were also identified and studied. These include gnammas, pits and the like. Conclusively, it is found that classification assist in simplifying the otherwise complex landform assemblages.

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Umar Haira'u is Lecturer at Nigerian Defence Academy. His research interests include land degradation and environmental management in humid and semi-arid tropics. Currently, PhD student at University of London, UK. His previous publication Inception of anthropogenic gullies along Ung;Kanawa, ung; Shanu and Abakpa enclave, Kaduna.