Soil description procedures for use in geomorphological studies

RIS ID

76873

Publication Details

Morrison, R. J. & Lawrie, R. A. (2013). Soil description procedures for use in geomorphological studies. In A. Switzer & D. Kennedy (Eds.), Treatise on Geomorphology: Volume 14: Methods in Geomorphology (pp. 170-182). London: Elsevier Inc.

Abstract

This chapter focuses on describing soils (sites and profiles) in the field, working from a geomorphic perspective. Topics considered include placing soils in the landscape, selecting sites for description, accessing soil profiles, describing sites and profiles, field testing that can be done, and soil sampling for laboratory analysis. Aspects such as level of detail required (with examples) and recent advances are also considered. Some frequently encountered problems are highlighted and current approaches discussed.

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