Location: Walpeup. | Australian Soil Classification: Arenic RUDOSOL. |
Northcote Factual Key: Uc 5.11. | Geology: Quaternary aeolian deposits. |
General Landscape Description: Crest of an east-west dune on the edge of the Big Desert Land System. |
MP6 Landscape |
A11 | 0-35 cm | Yellowish red (5YR5/8); sand; loose surface condition; structureless (single grain); loose consistence moist; slightly calcareous; pH 8.3; diffuse change to: | MP6 Profile |
A12 | 35-90 cm | Strong brown (7.5YR5/8); sand; structureless (single grain); weak consistence moist; slightly calcareous; pH 8.1; diffuse change to: | |
A13 | 90-100 cm | Yellowish red (5YR5/8); sand (with slight clay); structureless (single grain); weak consistence moist; slightly calcareous; pH 8.0; diffuse change to: | |
A14 | 100+ cm | Strong brown (7.5YR5/8); sand; structureless (single grain); weak consistence moist; pH 8.8. | |
The soil profile is moderately alkaline throughout. | The profile has a very low salinity rating throughout. |