Biological Dimensions of Crack Morphology in Dryland SoilsMarcus
SpiegelAdvisers: Kelly Caylor, Associate ProfessorKeita Decarlo,
Ph.D. Candidate
Desiccation Crack FormationEarth-atmosphere gas exchangeFlood
dyke and dam failureWater and chemical usage in agricultural
engineeringConsequences of Cracks and Crack Morphology
Casting the Crack Network
Excavated Crack Casts
Digitizing Crack Networks
Soil Density and Water ContentAnimal compaction induces deep and
extensive crack networksBioturbation causes shallower cracks in
termite moundsVegetation can both limit cracking and preserve deep
cracksRoots are intertwined in crack networksQualitative
Observations and Ideas for Analysis
