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Planosol

Soils having an eluvial horizon, the lower boundary of which is marked. within 100 cm from the soil surface, by an abrupt textural change associated with stagnic properties above that boundary. The feature of albeluvic tonguing, however, is lacking.

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Distribution of PLANOSOLS

PLANOSOLS distribution map

Planosols occur in level landscapes throughout the world often associated with broad river valleys.

Dystric Albic Folic Planosol, Germany
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