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Site Summaries (continued)
Site : LORI-06A

Proposed Site:
LORI-06A
Priority
2
Position
81°28.54’N, 140°50.71’E
Water Depth
802m
Sediment Thickness
400m
Target Depth
400m
Approved Maximum Penetration

Seismic Coverage
Primary Line(s): AWI 98590 Airgun
Location of Site on line (SP or Time only): SP 950
Parasound Coverage
Primary Line(s): Parasound
Location of Site on line (SP or Time only)
Objectives
Drill and sample the most complete stratigraphic pelagic sediment section to meet paleoceanographic objectives for Neogene climate history..
Drilling Program
Drill and sample 3 APC/XCB holes to 400 mbsf and log.
Downhole Logging Program
Ice conditions permitting, the aim is to log at least one hole. At a minimum, formation density, porosity, resistivity, velocity, and gamma-ray spectrum will be logged.
Nature of Rock Anticipated
Silty clays, clays, siltstone, claystone.

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