Figure F62. Structures in cuttings formed by drilling disturbance. A. Sawtooth shape (Sample 338-C0002F-41-SMW, >4 mm; 1010.5 mbsf). B. Drilling mud invasion into formation mudstone (Sample 338-C0002F-75-SMW, >4 mm; 1165.5 mbsf; XPL). C. DICAs composed of aggregates of dispersed sand and mud fragments (Sample 338-C0002F-110-SMW, >4 mm; 1325.5 mbsf; XPL). D. DICA of clay-size fraction easily disaggregated in water (Sample 338-C0002F-289-SMW, >4 mm; 2004.5 mbsf).
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