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HORIZON ACCUMULATION ARGILIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
DEF

A stratum or horizon of accumulated stiff, compact, and relatively impervious clay.

OBS

It is not cemented, but it may interfere with water movement.

OBS

A term used in the United States for a dense, compact layer in the profile having a much higher clay content that the overlying material, from which it is separated by a sharply defined boundary. In the Canadian classification system, this pan is recognized as a clay-enriched illuvial B (Bt) horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
DEF

Couche d'argile accumulée, compacte et relativement imperméable.

OBS

Elle n'est pas consolidée mais peut s'opposer au mouvement de l'eau.

Spanish

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