Biological Dimensions of Crack Morphology in Dryland Soils Marcus Spiegel Advisers: Kelly Caylor, Associate Professor Keita Decarlo, Ph.D. Candidate
Marcus Spiegel Advisers: Kelly Caylor, Associate Professor Keita Decarlo, Ph.D. Candidate.
Jan 03, 2016
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Biological Dimensions of Crack Morphology in Dryland SoilsMarcus SpiegelAdvisers: Kelly Caylor, Associate ProfessorKeita Decarlo, Ph.D. Candidate
Desiccation Crack FormationEarth-atmosphere gas exchangeFlood dyke and dam failureWater and chemical usage in agricultural engineeringConsequences of Cracks and Crack Morphology
Casting the Crack Network
Excavated Crack Casts
Digitizing Crack Networks
Soil Density and Water ContentAnimal compaction induces deep and extensive crack networksBioturbation causes shallower cracks in termite moundsVegetation can both limit cracking and preserve deep cracksRoots are intertwined in crack networksQualitative Observations and Ideas for Analysis
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