Impact of Floods on Soils
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 11:35
in Earth & Climate
Researchers in the Midwestern United States have examined the effects of flooding on soil, and have learned more about ways in which short-term ponding conditions can affect soil aggregation and the chemistry of the soil-water system. These conditions can have a great impact on soil quality and agriculture in the region.
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