soil map units where 72H Uafato hill soils is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
---|---|
Geographic distribution | Upolo |
Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - strongly dissected landscapes |
Soil parent material | from pahoehoe, aa and dykes of basalt of basalt of the Fagaloa Volcanics |
Slope | Very strongly rolling and moderately steep slopes |
Surface outcrops | Surfaces usually stony and, in places, rocky. No rock outcrops. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 45cm stony clay. 30cm very stony clay. on bouldery and stony clay |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <100cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Moderately acid (pH = 5.8) |
Salinity | Non saline |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate to low fertility |
Soil moisture regime | Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime) |
Susceptibility to drought | No dry season. Rainfall 4000-5000mm. |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |