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Physical and hydraulic properties of soil in the area impacted by the 2017 Thomas Fire in California, USA

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2018-01-11
End Date
2018-03-14

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Ebel, B.A., and Moody, J.A. 2019, Physical and hydraulic properties of soil in the area impacted by the 2017 Thomas Fire in California, USA: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9DY6XJS.

Summary

This Data Release summarizes measurements of hydraulic and physical properties of soils and ash at sites in the area impacted by the 2017 Thomas Fire, USA. Physical properties include dry bulk density, loss on ignition, and saturated soil water content. Hydraulic properties include field-saturated hydraulic conductivity, sorptivity, Green-Ampt wetting front potential, and soil water retention. Parameters used to represent soil water retention using the van Genuchten approach were also estimated. These measurements provide a foundation to reduce uncertainty of parameters in hydrologic models used to predict water-related hazards, water quality, and water quantity. Note that all methods of data acquisition and processing, column headings, [...]

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Brian A Ebel
Originator :
Brian A Ebel
Metadata Contact :
Brian A Ebel
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U.S. Geological Survey
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U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase
SDC Data Owner :
Earth System Processes Division
USGS Mission Area :
Water Resources

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This Data Release summarizes measurements of hydraulic and physical properties of soils and ash at sites in the area impacted by the 2017 Thomas Fire, USA. Physical properties include dry bulk density, loss on ignition, and saturated soil water content. Hydraulic properties include field-saturated hydraulic conductivity, sorptivity, Green-Ampt wetting front potential, and soil water retention. Parameters used to represent soil water retention using the van Genuchten approach were also estimated. These measurements provide a foundation to reduce uncertainty of parameters in hydrologic models used to predict water-related hazards, water quality, and water quantity.
Photograph of sites TF4 (burned) and TF5 (unburned)
Photograph of sites TF4 (burned) and TF5 (unburned)

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