IODP Expedition 344 Scientific Prospectus

doi:10.2204/iodp.sp.344.2012

Site summaries

Priority:	Primary
Position:	8°25.71474′N, 84°9.47028′W
Water depth (m):	2069
Target drilling depth (mbsf):	100
Approved maximum penetration (mbsf):	350
Survey coverage:	Line BGR 99-7 common midpoint (CMP) 5740 • Track map (Fig. AF1) • Seismic profile (Fig. AF2) • Location map (Fig. F6)
Objective:	Characterize oceanic input to the subduction zone.
Drilling, coring, and downhole measurements program:	• Hole C: APC to 100 mbsf. • Formation temperature measurements (APCT-3). • FlexIt core orientation measurements.
Nature of rock anticipated:	Sediments: mud, silt, and basaltic flows.