Soil cores from Macquarie Island Isthmus were analyzed for residual petroleum hydrocarbon toxicity in sub-Antarctic soils. The dataset includes replicate samples from multiple locations and a single sample from 50cm depth. It was collected by AU_AADC during January to March 2013.
Use Cases
- Analyze relationships between soil texture (% 2mm, % 63 um, % less than 63 um) and chemical properties (pH, Cond uS/cm) to understand contamination dynamics.
- Map spatial variation of soil organic matter (% Organic) and water content (% Water) using geospatial coordinates (Easting, Northing).
- Model the vertical distribution of soil properties by correlating Depth with metrics like conductivity and pH.
- Compare soil characteristics between different sampling Locations using the unique Sample identifiers.
Strengths
- Includes precise geospatial coordinates (Easting, Northing) for each sample location.
- Contains multiple replicate samples from each location for comparative analysis.
- Provides a detailed breakdown of soil particle size distribution across three size classes.
Limitations
- Sample size is limited to a single island region over a three-month period in 2013.
- No information on the total number of rows or samples is provided.
- Data is temporally limited and may not reflect current conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- AU_AADC via nasa_earthdata.
- Collection Method
- Soil cores collected in plastic jars from numerous locations, with field measurements (pH, conductivity) and laboratory analysis (organic matter, particle size).
- Time Range
- January to March 2013.
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Macquarie Island Isthmus, sub-Antarctic region.