Earthquake Glossary - soil profile

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soil profile
The soil profile is the vertical arrangement of layers of soil down to the bedrock.
Soil profile in hills of Manisa Province, Turkey, showing a distinct horizon of accumulated red-purple metallic (manganese and/or iron?) oxides.