soil map units where T Tungua soils is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Ha’apai |
Landscape position | Young ash on hill slopes in the centre of Tungua Island. |
Soil parent material | - |
Slope | Gently undulating (3°) slopes |
Surface outcrops | - |
Brief soil profile description | 0-30 cm Very dark brown friable clay; 30-70 cm Dark reddish brown friable to firm clay with many lapilli; 70-100 cm Dark reddish brown friable clay with many lapilli. |
Soil profile texture | - |
Minimum effective rooting depth | 100 cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Near neutral |
Salinity | - |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Not analysed. Chemical properties likely to be similar to Uiha soils. |
Soil moisture regime | - |
Susceptibility to drought | - |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | - |
Susceptibility to flooding | - |