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Revision as of 10:46, 25 July 2011
Abrupt textural change is one of the diagnostic properties used, in the WRB system, to discriminate some soils from others.
Description
The term "Abrupt textural change" (from Latin abruptus) refers to a very sharp increase in clay content within a limited depth range.
Criteria
An abrupt textural change requires 8 percent or more clay in the underlying layer and :
- doubling of the clay content within 7.5 cm if the overlying layer has less than 20 percent clay
or :
- 20 percent (absolute) increase in clay content within 7.5 cm if the overlying layer has 20 percent or more clay.
RSG in which abrupt textural change can be observed
See also
- The FAO reference text, (2007 version)
