I thought this community might enjoy seeing the layers i found while digging a pond in my yard. Depth is about 2 feet.

  • Track_Shovel@slrpnk.netM
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    23 hours ago

    You have 3 layers there:
    An Ah - the black topsoil
    An Ae horizon indicating eluvial processes
    And a Big horizon - you’ve got redoximorphic features called mottles.

    Textures looks pretty heavy; I would guess clay or silty clay

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      I was hoping someone would respond with this kind of info. Really interesting to look up the terminology. Thanks!