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To Cite this Article: Awodumi, O. E., & Olatubara, C. O. (2023). Mapping and Geo - Visualisation of Flood Susceptible Administrative States in Nigeria: A Terrain Modeling Approach. International Journal of Academic Research in Enviornment & Geography, 9(1), 49–64.
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