Locality
10°22´30" east longitude, 51°59´12" north latitiude [ map ]
Name
Kunigund near Goslar, Germany, Europa
Geological relevance of location
This Auenboden (FAO Dystric Fluvisol), occurring in much of the area north of the Harz Mts, is contaminated with heavy metals and there is little microorganism activity, e.g., bioturbation. Only certain crops can be grown on it owing to the danger of contamination.
Classification of the earth
Structure
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Dystric Fluvisol
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Colour
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grey brown
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Donor
Dr. Herbert Sponagel,
Dr. Erich Pluquet,
Geological Survey of Lower Saxony,
Hannover,
Germany