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The damage caused by landslides in socio-economic spheres within the Kigezi highlands of South Western Uganda Cover

The damage caused by landslides in socio-economic spheres within the Kigezi highlands of South Western Uganda

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|Mar 2021

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Language: English
Page range: 23 - 34
Submitted on: Aug 12, 2020
Accepted on: Nov 18, 2020
Published on: Mar 13, 2021
Published by: University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2021 Denis Nseka, Frank Mugagga, Hosea Opedes, Patience Ayesiga, Hannington Wasswa, Isaac Mugume, Alex Nimusiima, Faridah Nalwanga, published by University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences
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