IODP Expedition 340 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.340.2011

Site summaries

Priority:	Primary
Position:	16°30.49′N 62°27.10′W
Water depth (m below sea level):	790
Target drilling depth (m below seafloor):	132
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	145
Survey coverage (track map; seismic profile):	Line 47 (cdp 1118) Caraval Cruise 03.2002 and Line 214 (cdp 15670) Aguadomar Cruise 12.98 to 01.99 • Track map (Fig. AF1) • Seismic profile (Fig. AF1) • Location map (Fig. F1)
Objective(s):	Characterization of magmatic evolution and eruptive history
Drilling program:	Hole A: APC/XCB to TD with orientation
Logging program:
Anticipated material:	Volcanic and biogenic sediments with intercalated tephra layers
Estimated operation time (days):	0.8