The Soils of Kiritimati (Christmas) Island, Kiribati, Central Pacific: New Information and Comparison with Previous Studies

Describes, analyses and classifies 15 soil profiles of the atoll, with comparisons where possible to the data from two previous soil investigations from 1968 (Jenkin and Foale) and 1969 (Hammond). Discusses soil-forming factors including climate, parent material, relief/landform/geology, hydrology,...

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Published in:Pacific science 2009-07, Vol.63 (3), p.397-411
Main Authors: Morrison, R. J, Woodroffe, C. D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Discovery and exploration
Island ecology
Properties
Soil profiles
Soils
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Summary:Describes, analyses and classifies 15 soil profiles of the atoll, with comparisons where possible to the data from two previous soil investigations from 1968 (Jenkin and Foale) and 1969 (Hammond). Discusses soil-forming factors including climate, parent material, relief/landform/geology, hydrology, vegetation/fauna, time, and human activity. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:0030-8870
1534-6188
1534-6188
DOI:10.2984/049.063.0308