95F Ura

soil map units where 95F Ura is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Taveuni
Landscape position Young volcanic hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material young pahoehoe lava
Slope Moderately steep (21-25°). Slightly uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Rock outcrops cover 3% of the surface. Boulders occupy 2% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-22cm loose clay. 22-50cm friable sandy loam. 50-90cm friable sandy clay loam. 90-120cm very friable sandy loam.
Minimum effective rooting depth <125cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-22cm moderately acid. 22-50cm slightly acid. 50-90cm near neutral.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low potassium (K). High phosphate fixation properties.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought Never experiences soil moisture deficits.
Soil drainage Somewhat excessively drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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