Characterization of Soil Properties in Mongolia’s Permafrost Regions

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10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_14How to use a DOI?

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Mongolian soil; permafrost soil; Soil organic carbon

Abstract

The distribution of permafrost in Mongolia is sporadic and discontinuous, and it varies depending on factors such as location, landscape, and temperature. Furthermore, the soil cover in these regions exhibits diverse patterns and characteristics. The objective of this study was to investigate and analyze these variations and differences by examining the soil cover within the permafrost regions.

To accomplish this, we divided the permafrost regions into four distinct areas: Mongolian-Altai, Gobi-Altai, Khangai, and Khuvsgul. We proceeded by collecting soil samples from 164 fixed depths (0-5 cm, 5-15 cm, 15-30 cm, and 30-60 cm) in 41 soil profiles surrounding permafrost monitoring boreholes.

This study provides important insights into the characteristics of soil cover in the permafrost regions of Mongolia. The findings reveal that the soil cover in Mongolia is diverse and influenced by various factors such as location, climate, and temperature. The dominant soils in the studied regions are Kastanozems and Chernozems, with Aridic Kastanozems being more prevalent in Mongolian-Altai and Gobi-Altai. The study also highlights differences in soil pH, carbonate content, organic matter, available phosphorus, and potassium among the regions. Soil texture is distributed evenly across the regions, while gravel content varies depending on the region. Overall, the study contributes to our understanding of soil characteristics in Mongolia’s permafrost regions.

Overall, the results of this study provide useful information for those who are interested in understanding the soil cover in Mongolia and its distribution across different regions. The information can be used for various purposes such as agriculture, ecology, and environmental studies.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Purevdorj Tserengunsen
AU  - Telmen Turmunkh
AU  - Dashtseren Avirmed
AU  - Temuujin Khurelbaatar
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/31
TI  - Characterization of Soil Properties in Mongolia’s Permafrost Regions
BT  - Proceedings of the second International Conference on Resources and Technology (RESAT 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 177
EP  - 188
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_14
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_14
ID  - Tserengunsen2023
ER  -