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My pit was located about 50 yards north of Delehanty Hall off of Colchester Ave. The location was flat and appeared undisturbed, however a walking path was located nearby...
My pit was located about 50 yards north of Delehanty Hall off of Colchester Ave. The location was flat and appeared undisturbed, however a walking path was located nearby...
I didn't start at the best hour, so I certainly looked sketchy while digging a hole out in the woods at night. Luckily, my phone's flashlight was JUST bright enough to allow me to actually see what I was digging!
I didn't start at the best hour, so I certainly looked sketchy while digging a hole out in the woods at night. Luckily, my phone's flashlight was JUST bright enough to allow me to actually see what I was digging!
Alas, a closeup of the pit. I believe I dug way too far down. Overall, the soil was very sandy and became more moist as I went deeper. Starting at the top, the dark upper layer is the A horizon (~2-3 inches). For another 4-5 inches, this A horizon continues before it transitions into the B horizon; this can be distinguished where the soil begins to get a reddish/orange hue. This horizon doesn't continue down for long as it becomes paler and acquires a dull brown/gray color. I believe this to be the C horizon because of its color, however the composition is still sandy like the B horizon.
Alas, a closeup of the pit. I believe I dug way too far down. Overall, the soil was very sandy and became more moist as I went deeper. Starting at the top, the dark upper layer is the A horizon (~2-3 inches). For another 4-5 inches, this A horizon continues before it transitions into the B horizon; this can be distinguished where the soil begins to get a reddish/orange hue. This horizon doesn't continue down for long as it becomes paler and acquires a dull brown/gray color. I believe this to be the C horizon because of its color, however the composition is still sandy like the B horizon.
I believe it is possible that the soil horizons at this location have been affected by human land use. The A horizon was only a few inches deep, however it was relatively large compared to the B horizon which could indicate some minor, small scale plowing. This transition between the A and B horizon was also fairly gradual. Being close to Delehanty, it is possible construction/renovations to the building or parking lot may have resulted in the laying or turnover of soil. Thus, despite the existence of each horizon (A, B, C) and their reasonable depths/relative proportions, I ultimately believe this location's soil was mildly disturbed at some point due to the size of the A horizon and the proximity to Delehanty Hall.
I believe it is possible that the soil horizons at this location have been affected by human land use. The A horizon was only a few inches deep, however it was relatively large compared to the B horizon which could indicate some minor, small scale plowing. This transition between the A and B horizon was also fairly gradual. Being close to Delehanty, it is possible construction/renovations to the building or parking lot may have resulted in the laying or turnover of soil. Thus, despite the existence of each horizon (A, B, C) and their reasonable depths/relative proportions, I ultimately believe this location's soil was mildly disturbed at some point due to the size of the A horizon and the proximity to Delehanty Hall.
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