IODP Expedition 334 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.334.2010

Site summaries (continued)

Priority:	Contingency
Position:	8.428579°N, 84.157838°W
Water depth (m):	2115
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	320
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	350
Survey coverage:	BGR 99-7 CMP 5740 • Track map (Fig. AF1) • Seismic profile (Fig. AF5) • Location map (Fig. F2)
Objective:	Characterize oceanic input to the subduction zone.
Drilling and logging program:	• APC to refusal, then XCB to basement. • RCB from 120 to 320 mbsf. • Conduct wireline logging or LWD/LWC.
Nature of rock anticipated:	Sediments: mud, silt, and basaltic flows