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Priority:
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Primary
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Position:
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59°41.3394′N, 143°12.0552′W
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Water depth (mbrf):
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261
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Target drilling depth (mbsf):
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1112
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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1225
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Survey coverage:
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Inline GOA2505 (CDP 2845), Xline GOA2502 (CDP 1137), MCS line STEEP09 (CDP 14018) (navigation and bathymetric maps Figs. AF2, AF8; seismic profiles Figs. AF3, AF4, AF5)
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Objective:
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Tectonic and climate history of the Bering Glacier and Trough
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Drilling and coring program:
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• Hole A: APC to ~250 mbsf with non-magnetic core barrels, XCB to ~1112 mbsf
• See “Drilling and coring strategy” and Table T2
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Downhole measurements program:
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• Wireline logging with triple combo, FMS-sonic, and VSI tool strings
• See “Downhole measurements strategy” and Table T2
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Anticipated lithology:
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Mud, silt, fine sand, volcanic ash, ice-rafted debris, diamict
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