Symbol: Danp
Geology - Recent lacustrine (lake or swamp) deposits.
Landform - Lacustrine plain.
Soils
The surface soil of Dalmore clay (non-peaty) is about 200 mm deep and is a black friable clay. This overlies a black or dark grey plastic heavy clay which may become paler in colour and mottled with yellow-brown with depth. At about 1m, mottled grey and yellow-brown heavy clays usually occur which continue to at least 1.8 m. This soil can be referred to as a Self-mulching, Black VERTOSOL using the Australian Soil Classification.
Typical profile of Dalmore Clay (non-peaty)
0 - 200 mm. Black or very dark grey friable clay, clear transition to: 200 - 900 mm approx. Black or very dark grey plastic heavy clay becoming paler in colour and mottled with yellow brown at depth, gradual transition to: 900 mm continuing to 1.5 m +. Grey impervious clay with yellow-brown mottles. |