Soil Magnetism ― Applications in Pedology, Environmental Science and Agriculture

Magnetism of Soils: Applications in Pedology and Environmental Science provides a systematic, comparative and detailed overview of magnetic characterization of the major soil units as well as the observed general relationships, possibilities and perspectives in application of rock magnetic methods in soil science, agriculture and beyond. Part I covers detailed magnetic and geochemical characterization of major soil types according to the FAO classification system and Part II covers mapping of topsoil magnetic signature on the basis of soil magnetic characteristics. Magnetism of Soils concludes with practical examples on the application of magnetic methods in environmental science, agriculture, soil pollution and paleoclimate.

• Provides an overview of the major findings of uncontaminated soil profiles and proposes a system of magnetic characteristics
• Elucidates the relationship between geochemical and magnetic characteristics of different soil types providing a basis for wider recognition and application of soil magnetism in classical pedagogical characterization of soils
• Covers the peculiarities of the main taxonomic soil groups in terms of magnetic mineralogy and depth variations in concentration, grain size and phase composition of iron oxides, which is critical for providing expert services for soil science and land (forest) management authorities