Figure F7. A. Core photo of a fluidized ash layer, corresponding to MTD 4, Subunit IA. B. Core photo of volcaniclastic layer, corresponding to Azuki volcanic event. C. Detail of Azuki volcaniclastic sand (Section 333-C0018A-14H-8, 46 cm). This sand is composed of pumice, volcanic lithic fragments, metamorphic lithic fragments, quartz, feldspar, and foraminifers. D. Smear slide photo of Azuki volcaniclastic sand (Section 333-C0018A-14H-8, 77 cm). This ash is mainly composed of volcanic glass shards with minor amounts of hornblende, orthopyroxene, and clinopyroxene. At the center of the photo an obsidian fragment is visible. E. Smear slide photo of volcanic ash corresponding to Pink volcanic event (Section 333-C0018A-23H-3, 49 cm). This ash is mainly composed of bubble wall volcanic glass shards and minor amount of hornblende.
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