Which process rapidly decreases soil fertility following tephra deposition?

💡 Explanation

Nutrient leaching increases with tephra because the ash often contains high levels of sulfuric compounds, leading to increased soil acidity; therefore, soil nutrients become soluble and lost, rather than being stabilized or enhanced through soil processes.

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