1. Two characteristic intervals in magnetic shape are present: a lower F value interval (1.00-1.02) and a higher F value interval (1-1.07). F value trends show offsets that may be correlated to lithologic unit boundaries.
2. The fabric of low F value intervals at Holes 897C, 897D, 898A, and 898B shows shallow Kmin inclination. This suggests that the foliation structure of magnetic fabric is not parallel to the bedding plane. The origin of low F value fabric must be postdepositional sediment disturbance.
3. The AMS of fine-grained sediments from Leg 149 provides some paleocurrent information. The magnetic lineation (L values) is not as developed in comparison with foliation (F values). Only 45 out of 223 reoriented samples provide reliable magnetic lineations. In several cases the AMS directions suggest that the sediment was derived from the Iberia margin.