Soil Processes

they both have very similar results, which is mostly a vertical mixing of soil materials within the profile. finer particles will be translocated to lower horizons. we had a good slide that explained argillipedoturbation in vertisols and wikipedia has a decent explanation of cryoturbation. they both contribute to increased weathering (breakdown of rock and mineral particles, more surface area) through mixing under pressure. sandra mentioned that at depth there is no room for volume change so freezing and swelling will cause grinding, sliding and compression, etc.