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Mixing of soil matrix within a pedon resulting in irregular or broken horizons over permafrost is called
Mixing of soil matrix within a pedon resulting in irregular or broken horizons over permafrost is called
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Cryo = cold. Cryoturbation is commonly found in tundra and permafrost regions.
Updated On: July 22, 2025
- Eluviation
- Pedoturbation
- Illuviation
- Cryoturbation
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Cryoturbation is the process involving the mixing of soil layers due to freeze-thaw actions, especially over permafrost, causing horizon disturbance.
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