Comparison of geochemical characterization derived from geological versus subsolum geological substrate maps as basis for soil formation in Austria

Vienna

2025

1 S.

Sonderdruck

40005815

Parent material for soil formation (subsolum geological substrate, SSGS), represents an essential link between geology and soil science. This study evaluates the applicability of geological and SSGS maps for understanding soil formation processes in Austria. Geochemical characterization derived from traditional geological maps at scales 1:200.000 and 1:50000 are compared with a novel SSGS map based on a recent mapping campaign. The analysis focuses on the geochemical characteritics based on mineral components including carbonates, silicates and clay minerals, and its genesis and/ or deposition type, which have significant influence on pedogenesis.