Référentiel pédologique (Pedology 🟤)
An English translation of soil types defined in "référentiel pedologique français" can be done this way. it is relevant for European soi...
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Andosol (Pedology 🟤)
Andosols are soils found in volcanic areas formed in volcanic tephra. In some cases Andosols can also be found outside active volcanic areas. Andosols cover an estimated 1–2% of Earth's ice-free land surface. Andosols are a Reference Soil Group of the World Reference Base […]
Tifton (soil) (Pedology 🟤)
Tifton soil is the official state soil of the state of Georgia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tifton_(soil
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Sapric (Pedology 🟤)
A sapric is a subtype of a histosol wherein virtually all of the organic material has undergone sufficient decomposition to prevent the identification of plant parts and even fecal matter. Muck is a sapric soil that is naturally waterlogged or is artificially drained […]
Charlottetown (soil series) (Pedology 🟤)
Charlottetown soil series is the name given to a deep fine sandy loam soil which has developed under forest vegetation on glacial till. This series occurs only on Prince Edward Island, where it is widespread and so […]
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Plinthosol (Pedology 🟤)
Plinthosols are a reference soil group in the World Reference Base for Soil Resources, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization. They are characterized by the presence of plinthite, petroplinthite, or pisoliths—concretions formed through pedogenic processes […]
Hwangto (Glaciology 🗻)
Hwangto, a Korean loess soil, is a yellow-coloured soil, which contains high levels of potassium chloride and calcium. Hwangto is sometimes called a 'living soil' for its medical effects. Korean loess called “Hwangto”or “the red yellow soil or earth” has been a basic […]
Gypsisol (Pedology 🟤)
Gypsisols in the World Reference Base for Soil Resources are soils with substantial secondary accumulation of gypsum. They are found in the driest parts of the arid climate zone. In the USDA soil taxonomy they are classified as […]
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Plinthosol (Pedology 🟤)
Plinthosols are iron-rich soils characterized by the presence of plinthite, petroplinthite or pisoliths.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plinthosol
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Tifton (soil) (Pedology 🟤)
Tifton soil is the official state soil of the state of Georgia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tifton_(soil
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