Quake Sensors Show Tillage Weakens Soil
From No-Till Farmer Podcast by No-Till Farmer
May 28, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
The episode discusses how seismic tools can measure the impact of tillage on soil moisture and water retention.
The same highly sophisticated seismic tools and methods used to measure the severity of earthquakes show promise in determining the impact tillage has on soil moisture and water retention. University of Washington scientists say these research results indicate tillage and compaction disrupt the intricate capillary networks within the soil in ways that affect how it soaks up water.
Topics covered
- tillage
- soil moisture
- water retention
- seismic tools
- capillary networks
Keywords
- tillage
- soil moisture
- water retention
- seismic tools
- capillary networks
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Washington
Places: earthquakes, soil
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