IODP Expedition 334 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.334.2010

Site summaries

Priority:	Primary
Position:	8.592356°N, 84.077177°W
Water depth (m):	538
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	950
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	1000
Survey coverage:	BGR 99-7 common midpoint (CMP) 2500 • Track map (Fig. AF1) • Seismic profile (Fig. AF2) • Location map (Fig. F2)
Objective:	Characterize upper plate basement and fluid flow.
Drilling and logging program:	• APC to refusal, then XCB to 500 mbsf. • RCB from 490 to 950 mbsf. • Conduct wireline logging or LWD/LWC and VSI.
Nature of rock anticipated:	Sediments: mud and silt, mud-supported breccia Basement: shaly matrix breccia with carbonate, cherty, and basaltic clasts