Site summaries

doi:10.14379/iodp.sp.355.2014

Site summaries (continued)

Priority:	Alternate
Position:	17º53.8656′N, 68º43.1328′E
Water depth (m):	3431
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	580
Approved maximum penetration:	5.4 s TWT (629 mbsf)
Survey coverage (track map; seismic profile):	Bathymetric sketch and site track map (Fig. AF3) Deep-penetration seismic reflection: • Primary line: W-05 (SP 10750) (Fig. AF4)
Objectives:	Alternate for IND-01A • 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 580 mbsf
Downhole logging program:	Hole B: • Triple combo • FMS-sonic
Nature of rock anticipated:	Siltstone, sandstone, shale

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