Identification of tephra deposits in the cumulative Andisols profile in Miyakonojo basin was investigated based on stratigraphic relationships, primary mineral composition, and chemical composition of ferromagnetic minerals of them. The results obtained as follows; 1) It was found that there was Ikedako tephra deposits from erupted Kaimon volcano group, which has the presence of abundant hornblende and quartz component between Akahoya layer (IV laver) and Kuroniga (humus layer; IIIAT). 2) Using the chemical composition (T-Fe, Ti, Mn, V, and Zn) in ferromagnetic minerals, some of the new tephra deposits were identified like as Taisho tephra, Sueyoshi tephra, Satsuma tephra, and Takatoge 6 tephra in cumulative Andisols profile in Miyakonojo basin. 3) It was also found that development of the cumulative Andisols profile in Miyakonojo basin have been formed from Takatoge 6 tephra deposits, which was erupted 22,500 y.B.P.. It was found that the development of a lower unit of the Brown Loam layer have been formed during 22,500-11,000 y.B.P.; it indicates in about season of Last Glacial Stage, and the part of upper unit (humus layer) during 11,000-7,500 y.B.P.; it indicates in warming age which periods of Last Glacial Stage, respectively. It was found that humus layer (Kuroniga) overlying on Akahoya, on Mi-ike tephra, and on Bunmei tephra developed during 5,700-4,160 y.B.P., 4,160 y.B.P.-A.D.1471 and A.D.1471-1914, respectively. The present surface soil has been developed since A.D.1914.
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