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SOIL ACIDIFICATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
DEF

loss of the ability of soils to neutralize acid deposition.

CONT

One of the indirect effects of soil acidification processes is the mobilization of aluminum. The solubility of this metal is pH dependent, and increases with increasing acidity, as well as increasing alkalinity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
CONT

Henriksen (1979) note dans les zones acidifiées (pluies acides) une augmentation importante de la quantité de calcium en provenance des eaux de lessivage des sols et des sédiments (acidification des sols).

Spanish

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