1. Soil that has been moved, compacted, excavated, or otherwise altered from its natural state, often through human activities such as construction, agriculture, or mining
The disturbed soil at the construction site required stabilization before building could begin.
O solo perturbado no local da construção exigiu estabilização antes de começar a construção.
2. In environmental and geological contexts, soil that has lost its original structural integrity and natural properties
Disturbed soil has different water retention and drainage characteristics than undisturbed soil.
O solo perturbado tem diferentes características de retenção de água e drenagem do que o solo não perturbado.