7. fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Plinthic Kandiudult
(Dothan series)


The distinguishing feature of this Georgia soil is the subsoil plinthite found in the lower part of the profile. Plinthite is commonly found in Ultisols developed on older, stable landscapes and is characterized by pattern of dark red redox concentrations and gray depletions. Through repeated wetting and drying cycles, plinthite can harden irreversibly to ironstone hardpans or aggregates.

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(each scale division is 10 cm)