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Site Summaries (continued)
Site : LORI-12A
Proposed Site:
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LORI-12A alternate site to LORI-06A
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Priority
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? 2 A
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Position
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82°04.3N, 142° 02.6E
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Water Depth
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1392mm
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Sediment Thickness
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400m
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Target Depth
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400m
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Approved Maximum Penetration
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Seismic Coverage
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Primary Line(s): AWI 98590 Airgun Location of Site on line (SP or Time only): SP 950
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Parasound Coverage
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Objectives
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- Drill and sample the most complete stratigraphic pelagic sediment section to meet paleoceanographic objectives for Neogene climate history..
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Drilling Program
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Drill and sample 3 APC/XCB holes to 400 mbsf and log.
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Downhole Logging Program
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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.
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Nature of Rock Anticipated
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Silty clays, clays, siltstone, claystone.
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