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Why Do Clay Soils Swell When Watered?

Some of the property of clay soil is that it absorbs water, it swells and shrinks. It also crack dried and it becomes firm. I wish to know what happens.

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    The capillary action of the soil pulling the water into it.
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    Bpaul000 

    answered 2 years ago

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