Soil Physics and Hydraulics Laboratory

Lab Description

Soils form the top layer of the land surface. Soil degradation is a global problem. In this laboratory, we study the physics and hydraulics of soils to better understand:

• How soil properties affect flooding and debris flow.
• How water and heat are distributed and stored in soils.
• How soils interact with climate.
• How fire affects soils.
• How water infiltrates through and evaporates out of soils.