Abstract:Urbanization, without any iota of doubt, is one of the leading factors modifying the Earth’s surface because it has a significant impact on land cover changes and Land Surface Temperature (LST). This study assessed the impact of urbanization on land cover changes and LST in Iseyin Local Government Area. Landsat images of 22 years duration (2000, 2013, and 2022) and 30 m resolution were used in the study. The result showed that in 2000, vegetation occupied 58538 ha (43%), the built-up areas covered 2535 ha (2%)… Show more
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