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SITE SUMMARIES (continued)
Sites: Alt AMFW-05A and 06A
Priority:
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Alternate 2
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Position:
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Along seismic Line Meg-4, endpoints of potential transect at 30.15°N, 42.12°W to 30.24°N, 42.11°W
(See Fig. F8)
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Water depth (m):
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16002200
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Sediment thickness (m):
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12
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Target drilling depth (mbsf):
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Single bit penetration
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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Survey coverage:
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Specific sites to be determined by time available and subsea camera survey between common midpoints 3900 and 5400
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Objectives:
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Transect of ridge-parallel sites along the central dome to investigate heterogeneity in microstructure, geochemistry, and petrology along the dome moving from the ridge segment end toward its center
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Drilling program:
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Single bit to destruction or until objectives reached
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Logging program:
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Contingent upon depth of penetration and hole conditions
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Nature of rock anticipated:
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Serpentinized peridotite, gabbro
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