Sampling Protocols for Permafrost‐Affected Soils. Issue 1 (3rd January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ping, Chien‐Lu; Clark, Mark H.; Kimble, John M.; Michaelson, Gary J.; Shur, Yuri; Stiles, Cynthia A.
• Is Part Of: Soil horizons. Volume 54:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2013-01-03
• Subjects: Soil science -- Periodicals; Soil surveys -- Periodicals; Soil science; Soil surveys; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 631.4
• DOI: 10.2136/sh12-09-0027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2163-2812

Abstract

Abstract : In the Arctic tundra and boreal regions, permafrost‐affected soils (Gelisols) have segregated ice that accumulates and thaws during freeze–thaw cycles resulting in cryoturbated soils. These cryoturbated soils (Turbels) have warped, broken, or involuted horizons and cryostructures that require sampling protocols different than soils not affected by permafrost. We provide a general overview of the cryoturbated soil profiles associated with different cryogenic landscapes and landforms and a specific protocol for description and sampling pedons with permafrost.