60a Solosolo stony and bouldery clay

soil map units where 60a Solosolo stony and bouldery clay is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
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 Undulating to rolling slopes
Surface outcrops Surface usually bouldery. No rock outcrops.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 10cm bouldery clay. 25cm bouldery and stony clay. on weathering pahoehoe lava
Minimum effective rooting depth <50cm
Soil pH (acidity) Slightly acid (pH = 6.1)
Salinity Non saline
Soil fertility under natural conditions Moderate to low fertility. Base saturation 20-50% topsoil, 8-20% subsoil. Base saturation, oganic carbon (C) values moderate to high. Exchangeable potassium (K) moderate to low.
Soil moisture regime Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime)
Susceptibility to drought No dry months. Rainfall 4000-5000mm.
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods

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