Soil taxonomic regions (USDA - 2014)

Calculated based on meteorological data according to the soil thermal and moisture regimes.

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Source https://app.mapx.org/static.html?views=MX-0DP8Y-HBGUO-96VE9&zoomToViews=true#JAAc6
Author UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Maintainer UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Last Updated December 7, 2022, 07:41 (UTC)
Created December 7, 2022, 07:41 (UTC)
GUID MX-0DP8Y-HBGUO-96VE9
Issued 2017-07-19 15:15:56
Language EN
Modified 2018-01-19 14:02:29
Publisher email info@mapx.org
Publisher name UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Theme Web Map
data_type geospatial
keywords_m49 AFG
projects_description UNEP Afghanistan
projects_id MX-A3M-LVK-V7S-XOT-J48
projects_title UNEP Afghanistan
range_end_at_year 2018
range_start_at_year 2014
source_abstract Soils taxonomic regions based on soil thermal and moisture regimes. This is a compiled map with no ground control. The polygons were drawn on a 1:1 million Operational Navigation Chart, using contour lines to demarcate areas. The soil moisture and temperature regimes were estimated using a water-balance model and climatic data for 33 stations. These moisture and temperature zones were demarcated on the topographic maps. Within each climatic zone, prominent landforms were demarcated. Using the few published soil information and information from neighboring countries, soil associations were allocated to the polygons. The map was developed for strategic national planning. The composition of the polygons is not reliable and on-site observations with detailed field assessment must be made prior to other uses of the map.
source_title Soil thermal and moisture regions (USDA)
spatial AFG