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Soil temperature calculation for burial site analysis

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2009, Forensic Science International

https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FORSCIINT.2009.07.002
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Soil burial is a common method of disposing of human remains, and understanding the role of soil temperature in decomposition is crucial for forensic applications. This study investigates the relationship between ambient air temperature and soil temperature at various burial depths in a cemetery in Brisbane, Australia. Findings demonstrate that the calculated soil temperature facilitates insights into the biological activity and chemical degradation processes affecting buried remains over time, highlighting the equation's potential utility in forensic analysis.

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Fig. 1. Ground temperature at depths from 10cm to 10 m in clay soil with no vegetation cover.
Fig. 1. Ground temperature at depths from 10cm to 10 m in clay soil with no vegetation cover.
Fig. 2. Ground temperature at depths from 10 cm to 10 m in clay soil with full vegetation cover.
Fig. 2. Ground temperature at depths from 10 cm to 10 m in clay soil with full vegetation cover.
Temperature ranges for different depths of clay soil at the North Brisbane Burial Ground under conditions of full sun and full vegetation cover.
Temperature ranges for different depths of clay soil at the North Brisbane Burial Ground under conditions of full sun and full vegetation cover.
Prevailing temperature regimes during the different phases of development of the North Brisbane Burial Ground site. Table 2
Prevailing temperature regimes during the different phases of development of the North Brisbane Burial Ground site. Table 2

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