Table T4. Summary of lithologic units, Site C0002. (See table note.)
| Depth CSF (m) |
Unit | Lithology | Environmental interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0–135.8 | I | Clayey silt, sand and silt, volcanic ash | Distal basin plain (upper Kumano basin) |
| 135.8–830.4 | II | Clayey silt, abundant silt, and sand beds | Hemipelagic settling and frequent turbidites in distal basin plain |
| 830.4–921.7 | III | Silty clay, rare volcanic ash | Hemipelagic settling in starved basin |
| 921.7–1052.5 | IV | Clayey siltstone, sandstone, siltstone | Hemipelagic settling and turbidites in outer margin of trench wedge |
Note: CSF = core depth below seafloor.
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