soil map units where 103D Tabaka is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Taveuni |
Landscape position | Young volcanic hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
Soil parent material | older pahoehoe lavas |
Slope | Rolling (12-15°). Uneven microrelief. |
Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 10% of the surface. Boulders occupy 5% of the surface. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 0-12cm friable clay. 12-60cm friable loamy clay. 60-90cm loose loamy sand. |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <100cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | 0-12cm extremely acid. 12-90cm strongly acid. |
Salinity | Non saline. |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). |
Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
Soil drainage | Well drained. |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Due to continuous heavy rainfall can waterlog for short periods. |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |