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Cryorthods of the Cook Inlet‐Susitna Lowland, Alaska
Author(s) -
Rieger Samuel,
DeMent James A.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1965.03615995002900040028x
Subject(s) - podzol , inlet , loess , deposition (geology) , precipitation , hydrology (agriculture) , soil water , geology , physical geography , environmental science , soil science , geomorphology , geography , meteorology , geotechnical engineering , sediment
Physical and chemical properties of four Cryorthods (Podzols) developed in silty materials in the Cook Inlet‐Susitna Lowland of south central Alaska were studied. Intensity of development of the soils was directly related to precipitation rates. Cryorthods in the southern part of the Lowland appear to have developed from previously existing Cryandepts (Andos) following replacement of grasslands by forest. In the northern part, the loess was probably subject to podzolization immediately after its deposition.