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Priority:
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Primary
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Position:
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4.766388°N, 73.135556°E
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Jurisdiction:
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Maldives
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Water depth (m):
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419
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Target drilling depth (mbsf):
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642
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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710
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Survey coverage (track map; seismic profile):
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Location map (Fig. F13)
Primary line(s): 124-channel seismic Line 62 (Fig. F14)
124-channel seismic Line 59
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Objective(s):
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1. Analyze cyclostratigraphy of drift deposits, providing reconstructions of changes in the current regime and monsoon cyclicity
2. Constrain the timing of unconformities and sedimentary interruptions |
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Drilling program:
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Triple APC to 200 mbsf
APCT-3 measurements and orientation on all holes
Hole C: XCB to ~642 mbsf |
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Logging and downhole measurement program:
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Wireline log with triple combo, FMS-sonic, and VSI.
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Nature of rock anticipated:
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Calcareous ooze, chalk
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