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Priority:
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Primary: Chikyu Expedition 338 (riser)
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Position:
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33°18.507’N, 136°38.2029’E
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Water depth (m):
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1968
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Target drilling depth (mbsf):
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3600
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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7000
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Survey coverage:
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Extensive data from 3-D seismic data:
• In-line 2553
• Cross-line 6228 |
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Objective:
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• Drill and case hole
• Take cuttings and core samples to define lithostratigraphy, physical properties, and composition
• Constrain in situ stress and pore pressure |
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Drilling, coring, and downhole measurement program:
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Chikyu Expedition 338:
• RCB coring (2300–2400 mbsf)
• LWD/MWD
• Cuttings analysis |
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Anticipated lithology:
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Hemipelagic mud, mudstone, and siltstone/sandstone
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