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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  800/1430  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   32.30    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   32.93    Age: 
Sect:  1    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
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      0         0        79           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM MUD                                                  
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 180  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   33.05    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   33.23    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.18
 
       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        16        84           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOM MUD                                                  
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   98.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   99.50    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
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      0         0         0       1.31/ 83            122
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 250  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   99.60    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   99.85    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
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      2        24        74           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1100/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  156.10    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  156.50    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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      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  160/ 360  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  156.66    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  156.86    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.20
 
       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         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: LOWER QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  202.50    Age: LOWER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  204.00    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
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     16        14        71       1.32/ 83            139
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CARBONATE RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                        
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 320  Age: LOWER QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  204.10    Age: LOWER QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  204.42    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.32
 
       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         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: LOWER QUATERNARY
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  212.00    Age: LOWER QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  213.50    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
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      5        24        71       1.58/ 67            145
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : DIATOM RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  213.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  215.00    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
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      0         0         0       1.66/ 62            143
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD AND MUDSTONE                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  215.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  216.50    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
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      1         0         0       1.52/ 70            137
 
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Shipboard Lith : DIATOMACEOUS MUD AND MUDSTONE                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1390  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  216.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  217.89    Age: 
Sect:  4    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
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      0         0         0       1.51/ 71             98
 
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Shipboard Lith : BIOGENIC MUD                                                
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1210  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  218.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  219.21    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.21
 
       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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      4         2        94           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : HEMIPELAGIC MUD                                             
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH SANDY MUD                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  219.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  221.00    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
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      0         7        93       1.59/ 66            141
 
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Shipboard Lith : CALCAREOUS MUD                                              
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 250  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  221.10    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  221.35    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
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      0         0        93           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY MUD                                                   
Screen Lith    : SANDY MUD                                                   
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 100  Age: 
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  221.60    Age: 
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  221.70    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.10
 
       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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      0         0        93           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : BIOGENIC MUD                                                
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  231.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  232.50    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
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      0         0        93           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : BIOGENIC MUD                                                
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  232.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  234.00    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
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      0         0        93       1.56/ 68            145
 
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Shipboard Lith : BIOGENIC MUD                                                
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  234.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  235.50    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
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      1         7        93       1.59/ 66            144
 
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Shipboard Lith : HEMITERRIGENOUS MUD                                         
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1130  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  235.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  236.63    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.13
 
       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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      1         6        93       1.58/ 67             68
 
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Shipboard Lith : HEMITERRIGENOUS MUD                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 350  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  236.73    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  237.08    Age: 
Sect: CC    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
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      5         5        90           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : HEMITERRIGENOUS MUD                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 840  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  240.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  241.34    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.84
 
       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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      2         0        98           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE AND MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : GLASS RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                            
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1010/1480  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  241.51    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  241.98    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.47
 
       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        98           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE AND MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 840  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  242.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  242.84    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.84
 
       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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     97         1         2           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE AND MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : CARBONATE CHALK                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1000/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  243.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  243.50    Age: 
Sect:  2    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
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      0         0         2           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE AND MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : MUD                                                         
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1400  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  243.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  244.90    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      7         2        91       1.61/ 65            126
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE AND MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  245.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  246.50    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
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      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE AND MUD                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1210  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  246.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  247.71    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.21
 
       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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      2         1        97       1.54/ 70             84
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : GLASS RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  248.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  249.50    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
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      0         0         0       1.60/ 65            127
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 450  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  249.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  249.95    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
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      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 340  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  250.05    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  250.39    Age: 
Sect: CC    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
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      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 200  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  250.10    Age: MIOCENE
Core:   9   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  250.30    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.20
 
       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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      2         3        95           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 180  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  259.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  259.68    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.18
 
       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         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  261.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  262.50    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
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      0         0         0       1.40/ 78            146
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  262.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  264.00    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
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      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  264.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  265.50    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
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      7         9        84           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  265.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  267.00    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
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      0         0        84           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1450  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  267.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  268.45    Age: 
Sect:  6    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
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      0         0        84           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 430  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  268.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  268.93    Age: 
Sect:  7    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.43
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        84           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 380  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  269.03    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  269.41    Age: 
Sect: CC    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        84           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  269.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  270.50    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 : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CARBONATE CHALK                                             
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  270.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  272.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         1           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 430  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  272.10    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  272.53    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.43
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         1           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  278.50    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  280.00    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         1           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 490  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  280.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  280.49    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.49
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         1           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 180  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  280.59    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  280.77    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.18
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         1           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 620  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  288.00    Age: MIOCENE
Core:  13   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  288.62    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.62
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      5         3        92           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH SANDY MUD                     
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 150  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  288.72    Age: MIDDLE MIOCENE
Core:  13   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  288.87    Age: LOWER MIOCENE
Sect: CC    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         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 150  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  297.60    Age: MIDDLE MIOCENE
Core:  14   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  297.75    Age: LOWER MIOCENE
Sect: CC    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         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  400/1500  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  307.40    Age: MIDDLE MIOCENE
Core:  15   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  308.50    Age: LOWER MIOCENE
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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      3         4        93           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SAND                                                        
Screen Lith    : FELDSPAR RICH QUARTZ RICH SAND                              
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  100/1350  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  308.60    Age: MIDDLE MIOCENE
Core:  15   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  309.85    Age: LOWER MIOCENE
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.25
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        93           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MUDSTONE                                                    
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg : 67    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/  50  Age: MIOCENE
Hole: 498A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  309.95    Age: MIDDLE MIOCENE
Core:  15   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  310.00    Age: LOWER MIOCENE
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           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification failed; no smear slide data exists.
Shipboard Lith : IGNEOUS ROCK                                                
Screen Lith    : IGNEOUS ROCK                                                
 
 
 
    

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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