B-horizon

Posted on June 30, 2010 by geo3

A layer in the soil, below the A-horizon, where materials leached from above accumulate. Typically enriched in clay and oxides.

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B horizon

Posted on August 27, 2005 by geo3

The zone of accumulation in soil below the A horizon (zone of leaching). Also known as illuvial horizon; subsoil; zone of accumulation; zone of illuviation.

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