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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 400  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    0.00    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    0.40    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.40
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
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     35        50        56           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  400/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    0.40    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    1.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.10
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
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     25        40        56           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM CLAYEY SILT                                          
Screen Lith    : DIATOM MUD                                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 940  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    1.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    2.44    Age: 
Sect:  2    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      4        19        77       1.31/ 83             37
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM SILTY CLAY                                           
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 210  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    2.54    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    2.75    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.21
 
       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 : DIATOM SILTY CLAY                                           
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 400  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    4.75    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    5.15    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.40
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      9        30        61       1.46/ 74             24
 
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Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  400/ 750  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    5.15    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    5.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     10        12        78       1.44/ 75             34
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM MUD                                                  
Screen Lith    : FELDSPAR RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                         
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  750/1450  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    5.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    6.20    Age: 
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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        78       1.23/ 88             68
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 140  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    6.25    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    6.39    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     11        70        19           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM OOZE                                                 
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM OOZE                               
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  140/1240  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    6.39    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.49    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.10
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        19       1.23/ 88             99
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM MUD                                                  
Screen Lith    : DIATOM MUD                                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 630  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    7.75    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    8.38    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.63
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     13         0        87       1.23/ 88             48
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE OR DIATOM MUD                             
Screen Lith    : FORAMINIFERA RICH ROCK FRAGMENT RICH CLASTIC SEDIMENT       
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  630/1350  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    8.38    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    9.10    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        87       1.28/ 85             70
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE OR DIATOM MUD                             
Screen Lith    : DIATOM MUD                                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 300  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    9.20    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    9.50    Age: 
Sect: CC    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        87           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1400  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    9.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   10.90    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        87       1.18/ 91            129
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   11.00    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   12.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     19        49        32       1.18/ 91            142
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1270  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   12.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   13.77    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.27
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.20/ 89            101
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 210  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   13.90    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   14.11    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.21
 
       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 : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   14.25    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   15.75    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     11        46        43       1.16/ 92            116
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 210  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   15.85    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   16.06    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.21
 
       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 : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 230  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   23.87    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   24.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.23
 
       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 : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   28.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   30.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     19        31        50       1.25/ 87            134
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1400  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   30.00    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   31.40    Age: 
Sect:  2    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     10        26        64       1.34/ 81            131
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1360  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   31.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   32.86    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.36
 
       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            121
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM MUD                                                  
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 210  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   32.97    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   33.18    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.21
 
       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 : DIATOM MUDDY OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   33.25    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   34.75    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.31/ 83            142
 
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Shipboard Lith : SILTY CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1150  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   34.75    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   35.90    Age: 
Sect:  2    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0       100       1.36/ 80             77
 
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Shipboard Lith : SILTY CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH FELDSPAR RICH SAND                              
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1390  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   36.25    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   37.64    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.39
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0       100       1.30/ 84            124
 
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Shipboard Lith : SILTY CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 210  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   37.74    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   37.95    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.21
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40       100           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   38.00    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   9   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   39.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     19        37        44       1.32/ 82            127
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 450  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   39.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   9   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   39.95    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS SEDIMENT.                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/  50  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   40.05    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:   9   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   40.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    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 : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : SILICEOUS SEDIMENT.                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   42.75    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   44.25    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     22        62        16       1.28/ 85            137
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH DIATOM OOZE                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   44.25    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   45.75    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      5        17        78       1.35/ 81            141
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : FELDSPAR RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                         
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1150  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   45.75    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   46.90    Age: 
Sect:  3    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2         2        96       1.42/ 77             78
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDDY DIATOM OOZE                                           
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH FELDSPAR RICH SILT                              
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 310  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   47.00    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   47.31    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.31
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
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      0         0        96           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SILTY CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   47.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   49.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        96       1.39/ 78            112
 
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Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT                                            
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   49.00    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   50.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        96       1.47/ 73            141
 
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Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : DIATOM MUD                                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1260  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   50.50    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   51.76    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.26
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     14        50        36       1.56/ 68            102
 
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Shipboard Lith : SILTY SAND TURBIDITE                                        
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH DIATOM MUD                                
 
 
 
Leg : 64    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 250  Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Hole: 481   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   51.86    Age: UPPER PLEISTOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   52.11    Age: 
Sect: CC    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25        40        36           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SILTY SAND TURBIDITE                                        
Screen Lith    : DIATOM 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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