soil map units where M Maka soils is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Ha’apai |
| Landscape position | Occur on exposed coral limestone platforms along east coast of larger atolls. |
| Soil parent material | - |
| Slope | Flat |
| Surface outcrops | - |
| Brief soil profile description | 0-10 cm Dark brown loose calcareous stony loamy sand; on Hard coral limestone. |
| Soil profile texture | - |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <20 cm (lithic contact) |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Strongly alkaline |
| Salinity | - |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Not analysed |
| Soil moisture regime | - |
| Susceptibility to drought | - |
| Soil drainage | Excessively drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | - |
| Susceptibility to flooding | - |
