IODP Expedition 351 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.351.2013

Site summaries (continued)


Priority:	Alternate
Position:	32°23.8854′N, 140°21.9288′E
Water depth (m):	1776.6
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	150
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	200
Survey coverage (track map; seismic profile):	• Site track map (Fig. AF4A) • Multichannel seismic profiles (Fig. AF4B)
Objective(s):	Obtain adequate shear strength data to aid riser operations planning for a future riser expedition on the D/V Chikyu
Drilling program:	APC to 150 mbsf
Logging program:	None
Nature of rock anticipated:	Silty clay