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Site Summaries (continued)
Site : LORI-10A
Proposed Site:
LORI-10A
Priority
5
Position
86° 24.89’N; 147°15.56’E
Water Depth
1132m
Sediment Thickness
400m
Target Depth
400m
Approved Maximum Penetration

Seismic Coverage
Primary Line(s): AWI 96012 Airgun
Location of Site on line (SP or Time only): SP1100
Parasound Coverage

Objectives
Drill and sample the most complete stratigraphic pelagic sediment section to meet paleoceanographic objectives.
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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