IODP Expedition 334 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.334.2010

Site summaries (continued)

Priority:	Contingency
Position:	8.488790°N, 84.128218°W
Water depth (m):	2000
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	800
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	980
Survey coverage:	BGR 99-7 CMP 4550 • Track map (Fig. AF1) • Seismic profile (Fig. AF4) • Location map (Fig. F2)
Objective:	Alternate for Site CRIS-2B. Penetration of décollement at shallow level, fluid flow regime, oceanic crust.
Drilling and logging program:	• APC to refusal, then XCB to 500 mbsf. • RCB from 490 to 980 mbsf. • Conduct wireline logging or LWD/LWC.
Nature of rock anticipated:	Sediments: mud and silt, mud-supported breccia, and basaltic flows