Defining Soil Profiles
In our daily life, we describe objects with different characteristics according to their size, texture and color. Surely you have heard someone saying like “This soil is reddish brown”… but, what exactly is the reddish brown color? Description of colors … Continue reading
Using Soil Color Analysis for Forensic Application at a Crime Scene
We interviewed forensic soil scientist Kathleen Murray to talk about her study: Soil Transference Patterns on Bras: Image Processing and Laboratory Dragging Experiments. What is forensic soil analysis? Forensic soil analysis is used by forensic soil experts and police forensic … Continue reading
The Soil Colors of Acadia National Park
Our interview series celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service in the United States and the important role soil plays in these parks continues. We head over to the most eastern state to speak with NRCS, South Paris Maine … Continue reading
From Geologist to Artist with the Munsell Colour System
Being as this is National Colour Therapy Month, it seems rather ironic that in my former career as a geologist, and now retired as a self taught artist, that I have been able to use my Munsell Color Order System … Continue reading
Soil & Wine Quality – A Geologist’s Analysis
Anyone who regularly uses the Munsell Soil Color Book recognizes that soil type can change drastically across very short distances. In the world of winemaking and grape growing, these soil variations can impact grapevine health and thus, wine quality. … Continue reading
Soil Excavations with the Maya Research Program
What is the Maya Research Program? The Maya Research Program (MRP) is a non-profit organization (501 C3) that sponsors archaeological and ethnographic research in Middle America. Each summer since 1992, MRP has supported archaeological research in northwestern Belize and ethnographic … Continue reading
