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Priority:
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Primary
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Position:
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4.929444°N, 73.286776°E
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Jurisdiction:
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Maldives
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Water depth (m):
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533
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Target drilling depth (mbsf):
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554
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Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):
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590
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Survey coverage (track map; seismic profile):
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ODP Site 716
Location map (Fig. F17)
Primary line(s): Line 65 (Fig. F18)
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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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Hole A: drill/wash to 170 mbsf, APC/XCB to 554 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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