Soil Compaction Affects Water Absorption (IMAGE) American Society of Agronomy Caption This is ponding water after rainfall in wheel tracks of the bare soil treatment one year after compaction. Credit T. Keller. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.