i believe it looks brown with specks of rock in it. it also could have shades of black or grey
Mountain soil is known as mountain soil or alpine soil. This type of soil is typically found at high elevations and is characterized by thin layers, poor organic content, and high levels of rocks and gravel.
Peat soil
in mountain area.
The type of soil found in Uttrakhand is mountain soil . Mountain soil is generally pale yellow or brown in colour .This soil is formed due to the breaking of mountain rocks ,by rain ,wind ,ice, and plant roots
mountain soil
Brown
Mountains
Mountains
Alluvial soil is the debris/talus from weathering/erosion of mountain rocks. If the mountain rock is granite, the alluvial is the breakdown components of it which are clay, silicon and mica sand. This so called alluvial soil will be deposited around foothills and perhaps further down if acted by river system. My take on this one : ....By the same token the mountain soil should be the "in situ" weathered/eroded mountain rocks which have not been transported away from the mountain yet.
Mountain soil is soil that is found in mountainous regions, which tends to be more rocky, shallow, and poorly developed compared to soils in lower elevations. It has typically undergone a slower rate of development due to factors like steep slopes, rockiness, and lower temperatures, leading to specific characteristics that are influenced by the local climate, geology, and vegetation.
The soil in Shimla is predominantly classified as brown forest soil and mountain soil. Brown forest soil is fertile and rich in nutrients, suitable for agriculture, while mountain soil is typically rocky and less fertile due to its high elevation and rugged terrain.
Soil erosion is a special concern for deserts and mountain ridges because these areas have limited vegetation to hold the soil in place. The sparse vegetation in deserts and mountain ridges increases the likelihood of erosion by wind or water. Additionally, the steep slopes in mountain ridges can lead to rapid movement of soil during erosion events.