Interdisciplinary analysis of soil acidification hazard and its legacy effects in Lithuania

• Main Authors: M. Eidukeviciene, J. Volungevicius, S. Marcinkonis, L. Tripolskaja, D. Karcauskiene, M. A. Fullen, C. A. Booth
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-07-01
• Series: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
• Online Access: http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/10/1477/2010/nhess-10-1477-2010.pdf

An analysis of factors influencing effective soil acidification management is reported. This analysis was conducted simultaneously at both national and local levels. These investigations were accomplished in three stages: (i) validation of acid soil spatial patterns using systems analysis and geoinformation methods; (ii) spatial statistical analysis of soil pH diversity using a statistical grid method; and (iii) development of the concept of soil acidity management. Results indicate the national spatial distribution of topsoil reaction is a natural and stable phenomenon related to Quaternary sub-surface deposits. However, secondary effects of topsoil liming are evident in both spatial and temporal soil reaction patterns.