Type of Soil

The type of soil I chose to look at is Andisol. This type of soil is formed from volcanic ash. because its formed with ash and other volcanic components, it is found to have andic properties (high in water-holding capacity). This type of soil is almost rare, it is only found in ~1%of the ice free land area. Below is map of where this type of soil can be found.

I think this type of soil is very interesting, because the fact that it comes from volcanic ash. I find it pretty amazing that something so destructive can benefit the land.

The picture above is a picture of Andisol on North Island, New Zealand.

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12 Types of Soil