This species can be found burrowing underground at shallow soil depths.

Because of the shallow soil and the extreme conditions created by it, trees are unable to grow in the glades.

The terraces were built to make the most efficient use of shallow soil and to enable irrigation of crops.

Due to shallow soil, constant onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the point's vegetation includes few trees.

The rounded hill tops are millstone covered with shallow soil or peat above 400 metres.