Torripsamments

Torripsamments are dominated by wind-borne sands on dunes and sand sheets. A few of the soils are alluvial sands with little or no gravel. Torripsamments are the most extensive soils in the UAE. They have a range of suitability for irrigated agriculture depending on the nature of the landform. Low dunes, sand plains and sand sheets are considered moderately suitable for agriculture. Their suitability typically declines as the height and frequency increase (NE012).

Torripsamments make up 5,261,812 hectares, or 75.0% of the UAE.