Saline seep

Saline seep

A saline seep is an expanse of salt crystals forming when salty water that reaches the surface evaporates. It is often considered a negative for agriculture, in that it may reduce yields and restrict growth. [ [http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex167 Dryland Saline Seeps: Types and Causes ] ] Various types of water flow form saline seeps, including capillary action from a water table under the surface, and a water table being brought to the surface.

ee also

* Soil salination

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