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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    0.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    1.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25         9        66           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SLIGHTLY SANDY MUD                                          
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1190  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    1.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    2.69    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.19
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      7        19        74       1.32/ 82             87
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 640  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    3.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    3.64    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.64
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      7         0         0       1.51/ 71             62
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  650/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    3.65    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    4.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      9         6        85       1.74/ 57             83
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 450  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    4.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    4.95    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.45
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      9         6        85       1.76/ 56             11
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  460/ 550  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    4.96    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    5.05    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.09
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      4         0        96       1.75/ 56              9
 
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Shipboard Lith : SAND                                                        
Screen Lith    : FELDSPAR RICH QUARTZ RICH MUDSTONE                          
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  550/1150  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    5.05    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    5.65    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.60
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      7        27        66       1.64/ 63             59
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : VERY SANDY MUD                                              
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    6.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     10        11        79       1.42/ 76            146
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 300  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    7.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.80    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.30
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 300  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   12.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   12.80    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.30
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  310/ 450  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   12.81    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   12.95    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.14
 
       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 : TURBIDITE MUD                                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  450/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   12.95    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   14.00    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.05
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      4         2        94           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 600  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   14.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   14.60    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.60
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.47/ 74             58
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  610/ 750  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   14.61    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   14.75    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.14
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     22         6        72       1.67/ 61             14
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE MUD                                               
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH CLASTIC SEDIMENT              
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  760/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   14.76    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   15.50    Age: 
Sect:  2    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        14        61       1.51/ 71             68
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 600  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   15.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   16.10    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.60
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      9         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  610/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   16.11    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   17.00    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.89
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     20         6        74           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : FORAMINIFERA RICH QUARTZ RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   10/ 300  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   17.01    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   17.30    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.29
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     35        20        45       1.60/ 66             29
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                    
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  310/ 500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   17.31    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   17.50    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.19
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        45       1.50/ 72             18
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  510/ 700  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   17.51    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   17.70    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.19
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        45       1.57/ 67             19
 
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Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE SAND                                              
Screen Lith    : SAND                                                        
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  700/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   17.70    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   18.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     12         7        81       1.45/ 75             77
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1150  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   18.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   19.65    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.15
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     15        11        74           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1160/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   19.66    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   20.00    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.34
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        74           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   20.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   21.50    Age: 
Sect:  6    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     47         4        49       1.42/ 76            139
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH MARLY FORAMINIFERA CHALK                   
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 450  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   21.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   21.95    Age: 
Sect:  7    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.45
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        49           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1300  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   22.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   23.30    Age: 
Sect:  1    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        49           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1310/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   23.31    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   23.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.19
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        49           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : SANDY MUD                                                   
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 350  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   23.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   23.85    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.35
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     20         4        76       1.62/ 65             29
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  360/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   23.86    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   25.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.14
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     20        10        70       1.44/ 75            109
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 720  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   25.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   25.72    Age: 
Sect:  3    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 130  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   25.84    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   25.97    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.13
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1400  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   31.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   32.90    Age: 
Sect:  1    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     20         4        76           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1450/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   32.95    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   33.00    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.05
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 700  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   33.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   33.70    Age: 
Sect:  2    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      5         3        93       1.59/ 66             40
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  710/1050  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   33.71    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   34.05    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.34
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     27         5        68       1.56/ 68             33
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1060/1200  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   34.06    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   34.20    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.14
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.54/ 69             14
 
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Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE MUD                                               
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 150  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   34.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   34.65    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.15
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     20         7        73           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  160/1350  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   34.66    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   35.85    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.19
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        73           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   36.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   36.50    Age: 
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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     35         4        61       1.69/ 61             44
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : FORAMINIFERA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MARLY CHALK              
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  510/1450  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   36.51    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   37.45    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.94
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         7        63       1.54/ 69             92
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 150  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   37.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   37.65    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.15
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        63           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   41.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   42.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     99         0         1           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : CARBONATE OOZE                                              
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   42.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   44.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      4         8        88           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   44.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   45.50    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           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   45.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   47.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   47.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   48.50    Age: 
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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     20         4        76           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 700  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   48.50    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   49.20    Age: 
Sect:  6    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        76           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  710/1400  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   49.21    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   49.90    Age: 
Sect:  6    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.69
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     31         5        64           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                   
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1410/1500  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   49.91    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   50.00    Age: 
Sect:  6    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.09
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        64           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 65    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 480  Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Hole: 485   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   50.00    Age: UPPER QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   50.48    Age: 
Sect:  7    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        64           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUD                                                         
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
    

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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