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Distribution and properties of sandy soils in the conterminous USA – A conceptual thickness model, and taxonomic analysis

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Abstract Sandy soils, as a group of soils, are unique soils. They have a specific set of physical and chemical soil properties that include rapid infiltration and conductivity, susceptibility to… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Sandy soils, as a group of soils, are unique soils. They have a specific set of physical and chemical soil properties that include rapid infiltration and conductivity, susceptibility to drought and erosion by wind, and low ability to hold water and nutrients. Sandy soils have a sandy or loamy sand texture in the fine-earth (

Keywords: sandy soils; properties sandy; usa conceptual; soils conterminous; distribution properties; conterminous usa

Journal Title: Catena
Year Published: 2020

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