Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research conduct research on Africa in an attempt to understand natural phenomena occurring therein such as droughts and famine. Through studying the existence of the phenomena answers to the causes and effects may be uncovered along with solution... Show moreScientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research conduct research on Africa in an attempt to understand natural phenomena occurring therein such as droughts and famine. Through studying the existence of the phenomena answers to the causes and effects may be uncovered along with solutions and preventive measures. Such discoveries may aid to counter, or prepare for the emergence of the phenomena in other regions of the world. Nigeria warrants close examination due to its geographic-socio-economic-climatic components. Nigeria's diverse weather regions are home to the different ethnic groups situated within the country. Nigeria possesses a multi-faceted source of natural resources ranging from coal to uranium. However, the industrialized portion of Nigeria's economy is subordinate to the agrarian sector in tenus of its people's main source of livelihood. The NCAR community climate model will be used to predict possible changes in the Nigerian environment Coupled with Nigeria's past events,the predictions will be used to draw socio-economic and environmental implications for Nigeria, along with possible solutions to meet the implications. Show less