Priority:
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Alternate 3
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Position:
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Along seismic Line Meg-9 at ~30.13°N, ~42.09°W
(See Fig. F8)
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Water depth (m):
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10001200
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Sediment thickness (m):
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12
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Target drilling depth (mbsf):
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Shallow penetration
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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Survey coverage:
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Site to be determined by subsea camera survey, between common midpoints 2200 and 2400
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Objectives:
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Investigate different portions of the detachment fault systems by comparison to other alternate and primary sites
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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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