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Regosol

A Regosol is a very weakly developed soil, typically formed from loose, unconsolidated material. It’s one of the simplest soil types in terms of profile development.

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Distribution of REGOSOLS

REGOSOLS distribution map

Regosols occur worldwide, especially in:

  • arid and semi-arid regions
  • mountainous terrain
  • areas with active geomorphology

Regosol, Germany
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