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Table T6. Summary of lithologic units, Site C0001. (See table note.)

Depth
CSF (m)
Unit Subunit Lithology Environmental interpretation
0.00–168.35 I A Silty clay, volcanic ash Hemipelagic settling and ash falls on trench slope, well above CCD
168.35–196.76 B Silty clay, thin silt beds Hemipelagic settling and silty turbidity currents near base of trench slope
196.76–207.17 C Sand, silty clay Sandy turbidity currents at base of trench slope
207.17–456.50 II   Silty clay, rare layers of silt, sand, and volcanic ash Hemipelagic settling below CCD, probably near outer margin of trench wedge

Note: CSF = core depth below seafloor, CCD = carbonate compensation depth.

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