soil map units where 24 Sataua stony silty clay loam is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Samoa |
Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - slightly dissected landscapes |
Soil parent material | from aa and pahoehoe basalt and scoria of the Mulifanua Volcanics |
Slope | Undulating to rolling slopes |
Surface outcrops | Surface stony, sometimes very bouldery. No rock outcrops. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 20cm stony clay loam. 20cm stony clay. on very strong and bouldery clay |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <70cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.0) |
Salinity | Non saline |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | High fertility |
Soil moisture regime | With weak to strong dry season (Udic moisture regime) |
Susceptibility to drought | Moderate dry season (2-3 months <100mm rainfall). Rainfall 2250-2850mm. |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |