Exogenesis and soil formation in the Atacama region

Authors
Mikhailov, IS
Citation
Is. Mikhailov, Exogenesis and soil formation in the Atacama region, EURAS SOIL, 33(12), 2000, pp. 1255-1262
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture/Agronomy
Journal title
EURASIAN SOIL SCIENCE
ISSN journal
10642293 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1255 - 1262
Database
ISI
SICI code
1064-2293(200012)33:12<1255:EASFIT>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The main features of exogenesis and soil formation in the extremely arid en vironment of the Atacama Desert are analyzed on the basis of original field materials and published data. It is shown that the soil cover development in this region is intimately connected with tectonic processes. Local soil management practices of the past and present are analyzed.