Site summaries

doi:10.14379/iodp.sp.355.2014

Priority:	Primary
Position:	17º47.6100′N, 67º59.7480′E
Water depth (m):	3461
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	690
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	750
Survey coverage (track map; seismic profile):	Bathymetric sketch and site track map (Fig. AF1) Deep-penetration seismic reflection: • Primary line: W-05 (SP 9200) (Fig. AF2)
Objectives:	• Reconstruct changes in erosion and weathering rates at millennial to sub-millennial timescales
Drilling program:	Hole A: • APC to refusal with nonmagnetic core barrels, core orientation (FlexIT tool), and APCT-3 Hole B: • APC to refusal with nonmagnetic core barrels • XCB to 690 mbsf
Downhole logging program:	Hole B: • Triple combo • FMS-sonic
Nature of rock anticipated:	Siltstone, sandstone, shale