The influence of Saharan dust deposits on La Palma soil properties (Canary Islands, Spain)
Canaries ; Distribution spatiale ; Eau du sol ; Géochimie ; La Palma ; Micromorphologie ; Phosphore ; Poussière éolienne ; Propriétés du sol ; Sol
This study investigates the spatial distribution of Saharan dust on the island of La Palma, and determines its influence on soil properties and thus on the ecosystem of the island. Since silt-sized quartz is not autochthonously formed on the island
hardly influenced the dust distribution pattern. Thus, the input of Saharan dust influences soil fertility of La Palma and is an important factor regarding the fragility of the La Palma ecosystems.