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Priority:
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Alternate 1
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Position:
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Lat 36°15'16"N (36°15.266), Long 6°48'W (–6°48) (WGS 84)
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Water depth (m)
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686
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Target depth (mbsf):
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991
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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Pending EPSP/TAMU Safety Panel approval
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Previous drilling in area:
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None
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Comments:
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Jurisdiction:
Portugal
Alternate to proposed Site GC-04B |
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Survey coverage
(track map, seismic profile)
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• Bathymetric sketch of alternate proposed Site GC-10A and seismic lines position on the contourite depositional system on the middle slope of the Gulf of Cádiz (close to the Strait of Gibraltar) (Fig. AF15).
• Airgun seismic reflection (MCS) profile (Line CADIZ-21) across the middle slope (Fig. AF16) |
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Objectives
(see text for complete details):
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Influence of the Gibraltar Gateway on MOW during the Quaternary and late Pliocene
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Drilling/coring program:
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Double APC to refusal, then single XCB/RCB hole to 991 mbsf
Temperature measurements: APCT-3 |
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Downhole logging program:
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Standard tools: triple combo, FMS-sonic, VSI
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Anticipated lithology:
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Sands, silts ,and clays
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