soil map units where 58b Papauta bouldery silty clay is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Upolo |
Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - moderately dissected landscapes |
Soil parent material | from mixed pahoehoe and aa of the Salani Volcanics |
Slope | Easy rolling and rolling slopes |
Surface outcrops | Surface very stony and bouldery. No rock outcrops. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 18cm very stony clay. 25cm bouldery clay. on boulders with silty clay |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <60cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid (pH = 6.1) |
Salinity | Non saline |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate fertility. Base saturation 60%. |
Soil moisture regime | Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime) |
Susceptibility to drought | Weak dry season (usually 1-2 months <100mm rainfall). Rainfall 3000-4000mm. |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |