IODP Expedition 344 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.344.2012

Site summaries (continued)

Priority:	Alternate
Position:	8°30.22794′N, 84°13.52556′W
Water depth (m):	2457
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	400
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	500
Survey coverage:	Inline 1225, Xline 1040 • Track map (Fig. AF1) • Seismic profile (Fig. AF3) • Location map (Fig. F6)
Objective:	Alternate for U1381. Characterize oceanic input to the subduction zone.
Drilling, coring, and downhole measurements program:	• Hole A: APC to basement. • Formation temperature measurements (APCT-3). • FlexIt core orientation measurements. • Wireline logging (triple combo-UBI, FMS-sonic).
Nature of rock anticipated:	Sediments: mud, silt, and basaltic flows.