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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  270/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    0.27    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    1.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.23
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     10        24        66       1.59/ 66            109
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    1.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    3.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2        14        84       1.60/ 66            138
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    3.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    4.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.73/ 58            140
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1450  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    4.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    5.95    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.45
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.70/ 60            131
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1000  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    6.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.00    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     14         0        86       1.70/ 60             96
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUDS                                            
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1000/1480  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    7.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.48    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.48
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.70/ 60             36
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    7.60    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.60    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      8         0        92           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  650/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    8.65    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    9.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.85
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    9.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   11.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     14         0        86       1.75/ 57            139
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUDS                                            
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH CLAY                          
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   11.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   12.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1450  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   12.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   13.95    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.45
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      9         0        91       1.69/ 60            133
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   14.10    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   14.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2         0        98           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH CLAY                          
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1120/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   18.62    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   19.00    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.38
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS CLAY OR MUD                                     
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  150/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   19.15    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   20.50    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.35
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      7         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   20.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   22.00    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.72/ 58            133
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 700  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   22.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   22.70    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.70
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.69/ 60             68
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  700/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   22.70    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   23.50    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.80
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      3         0        97       1.75/ 57             68
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   23.60    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   23.60    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0       100           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1250/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   28.25    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   28.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.25
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1300  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   28.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   29.80    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.30
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.74/ 57            120
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS CLAY                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   30.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   31.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     12         0         0       1.93/ 46            138
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS CLAY                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1220  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   31.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   32.72    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.22
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.92/ 47            119
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1220/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   32.72    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   33.00    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.28
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       2.09/ 36             21
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   33.10    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   33.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  780/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   37.28    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   38.00    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.72
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2         1        97           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  150/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   38.15    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   39.50    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.35
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      6         0         0       1.86/ 50            120
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   39.60    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   39.60    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         7        93           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TERRIGENOUS MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : GLASS RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                            
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  760/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   46.76    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   47.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.74
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   47.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   49.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     11         0         0       1.77/ 56            121
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1400  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   49.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   50.40    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.40
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      5        35        60       1.85/ 51            131
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   50.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   52.00    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      5         0        95       2.16/ 32            140
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   52.10    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   52.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      3         0        97           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   57.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   58.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        97       1.29/ 84            139
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   58.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30        25        45       1.36/ 80            141
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MARLY CARBONATE OOZE                      
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.10    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.10    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        85        15           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  150/1500  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   65.15    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   66.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.35
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        95         5           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   66.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   68.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      8        30        62           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CARBONATE RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                        
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1450  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   68.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   69.45    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.45
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.65/ 63            134
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 800  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   69.50    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   70.30    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.80
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.75/ 57             78
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  800/1300  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   70.30    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   70.80    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.56/ 68             43
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   71.00    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   72.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0         0       2.00/ 42            142
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: CENOZOIC
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   72.60    Age: PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   72.60    Age: PLIOCENE
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         1        99           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : FELDSPAR RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                         
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   74.60    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:   9   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   74.60    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        90        10           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH SPICULE OOZE                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  800/1500  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   84.80    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   85.50    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.70
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        74        27           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM OOZE                               
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   85.50    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   87.00    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.27/ 85            138
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS OOZE.                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   87.00    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   88.50    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.32/ 82            137
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS OOZE.                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   88.60    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   88.60    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0       100         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  800/1500  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   94.30    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   95.00    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.70
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.31/ 83             61
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS OOZE.                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   95.10    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   95.10    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        73        27           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH RADIOLARIA RICH DIATOM OOZE               
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1350  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  103.00    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  104.35    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.35
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS OOZE.                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1450  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  104.50    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  105.95    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.45
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.31/ 83            136
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS OOZE.                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  106.00    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  107.50    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.34/ 81            143
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS OOZE.                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: OLIGOCENE
Hole: 339   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  107.60    Age: MIDDLE OLIGOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  107.60    Age: LOWER OLIGOCENE
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1        80        19           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH RADIOLARIA RICH  SILICEOUS OOZE                 
 
 
 
    

Introduction


Cite as: Deep Sea Drilling Project (1989): Archive of Core and Site/Hole Data and Photographs from the Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V54M92G2 [access date]

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