vadose zone
An interface layer which 1) is primarily composed of solid materials, 2) separates the land surface and phreatic zone, and 3) contains groundwater at atmospheric pressure.
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Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Environmental > Terrestrial > Soil > Vadose zone |
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Broader habitats
- soil
ENVO:00001998 - solid layer
ENVO:01001275 - interface layer
ENVO:01001684
Also called
- unsaturated zone