Saturated soils caused mudslides throughout Puerto Rico, although only one resulted in loss of life.

The raw climate and soils cause the area to be heavily wooded.

On steep slopes, the soil covering the mountains can cause landslides when saturated with water.

Working with muddy, wet soil is difficult and could cause early compaction.

Residents are concerned that the contaminated soil has predisposed them to health problems and will cause their property to decline in value.

Any soil that retains too much water will cause the plants to burst their skins as they over-expand.

He also was concerned, he said, that unstable soil would eventually cause the building he had designed to settle.

Soggy soil also causes leaves to yellow, buds to drop and general discontent as far as the plant is concerned.

In fact, Australia's soils have caused even bigger problems than has its water availability.

Infertile soil and negligent field orders caused a famine.