Utilizing Google Earth Pro Image in Mapping River Bank Erosion along Ekole creek in Ayama Ogbia Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study is aimed at mapping the extent of riverbank erosion utilizing historical Google Earth Pro images. The study area is located along the Ekole creek in Ayama Ogbia Community. The study focused between the period 1985 to 2021. To determine the extent of erosion, Google Earth Pro Satellite images of 1985, 2003 and 2021 were respectively utilized. The results reveal that river bank erosion extent occurs at transect line L1 to L8 along the river bank. The study further revealed that erosion is more highly impacted at transect line L4, L5 and L6. Given the findings of the study, it indicates that the locations where erosion has impacted the river bank of Ayama Ogbia Community are predominant caused by forces of both natural and human activities occur in the area. The study recommends amongst others, that government should intervene in these areas affected by erosion simply by embarking on erosion control measures.