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  1. Data Collection Methods
  2. Soils
  3. Soil Descriptions
  4. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute NEON (SCBI) Soil Descriptions

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute NEON (SCBI) Soil Descriptions

Distributed Soils Reports

Pedon Descriptions

Pit‐level observations and field measurements reported using the standard NRCS format. They contain volume estimates for coarse fragments > 20 mm where applicable.

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Site Level Plot Summary

A narrative summary that places the sampled soil pedons in the broader context of soils and geomorphology for the entire NEON site.

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Megapit Images

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D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 0-17 cm

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D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 28-66 cm

soil profile

D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 53-114 cm

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D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 110-143 cm

soil profile

D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 146-188 cm

soil profile

D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 182-200 cm

soil profile

D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 0-140 cm

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D02 SCBI megapit soil profile 97-200 cm

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Megapit Pedon Description

Print Date May 10 2016
Description Date Jun 19 2012
Site ID S2012FL107001
Pedon ID S2012FL107001
Lab Source ID KSSL
Lab Pedon # 12N7948
Soil Name as Described/Sampled Astatula
Classification Hyperthermic, uncoated Typic Quartzipsamments
Taxon Kind series
Geomorphic Setting None Assigned
Description origin NASIS
County Putnam
Std Latitude 29.6882139
Std Longitude -81.9934250
Latitude 29 degrees 41 minutes 17.57 seconds north
Longitude 81 degrees 59 minutes 36.33 seconds west
Description database KSSL
Horizon Details

A--0 to 7 centimeters (0.0 to 2.8 inches); dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) sand; weak granular structure; very friable; few medium roots and few fine roots; few charcoal particles; clear smooth boundary. Lab sample # 12N02700

Bw1--7 to 28 centimeters (2.8 to 11.0 inches); brown (10YR 5/3) sand; single grain; loose; few medium roots and few fine roots; few charcoal particles; clear smooth boundary. Lab sample # 12N02701

Bw2--28 to 125 centimeters (11.0 to 49.2 inches); brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) sand; single grain; loose; few medium roots; few charcoal particles; gradual smooth boundary. Lab sample # 12N02702

Bw3--125 to 200 centimeters (49.2 to 78.7 inches); reddish yellow (7.5YR 6/8) sand; single grain; loose; few charcoal particles. Lab sample # 12N02703. Assessed by use of auger from the bottom of the pit: well expressed redoximorphic features (concentrations and depletions) at 340 cm; slight pick-up in clay at 354 cm.

Credits: This megapit soil pedon description was generously created by USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service staff, with particular thanks to Larry West, Jon Hempel, and numerous field staff.

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