Ferrous metals question....

dean20653

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When metals such as iron or steel are in the ground for long periods of time does the soil around it "magnatise" as well?

I have dug up iron with clumps of dirt that stuck to my magnet and so distorted I can't even tell what the original item was. Can anyone explain this? Thanks?
 

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