Ancient sediment study reveals prehistoric environmental shifts in southern Benue.
The article explores the layers of rocks in the Konshisha area in southern Benue Trough. By studying the rocks, the researchers found three main types: sandy, limestone, and shale. The sandy rocks were likely formed in a shallow sea near a river, while the limestone rocks suggest a calm lagoon environment. The rocks show signs of being squished by tectonic forces, and the sandy rocks came from nearby. Overall, the findings suggest that the area went through a period of rising sea levels followed by a retreat, leading to the different types of rocks we see today.