The dynamic nature of fluvial landscapes is responsible for the characteristics seen in this and other Flvents. Periodic deposition of new sediment creates the numerous stratified layers of mineral and organic matter seen in this profile. This upbuilding process limits expression of the soil-forming processes seen in other soil orders.

Note the presence of a thick buried A horizon at depth in this profile. A feature of this and many other Fluvents is an irregular decrease in organic carbon with depth.

(scale is in feet)