Recommended sampling method
The best way to prevent the formation of acid is to leave the soil untouched and waterlogged. In practice, the location of many potential acid sulphate soils is highly desirable coastal real estate. In these cases, it is important to estimate the extent of the acid forming soil, and to treat it to neutralise the acid formation potential of the soil, prior to any development occurring. In some areas of Australia, acid sulphate soils drained 100 years ago are still releasing acid. In clay soils, the oxidation process is very slow, possibly taking centuries, because it is difficult for air to circulate in clay. In sandy soils, the process is rapid which can result in dramatic ecological impacts and massive fish kills.
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