Table 2. Interpretational problems on volcanic rifted margins resolvable by scientific drilling.
| Problem | Feasible interpretations |
|---|---|
Nature of SDR reflectivity |
Thick flow |
Interference phenomena |
|
Hydroclastites |
|
| Large-scale presence of volcanic facies other than subaerial basalts | Deep-marine flood-basalts |
Shallow-marine hydroclastites |
|
Volcaniclastics |
|
Dikes |
|
Constructional processes for SDR |
Infill of rift-basins |
Subaerial seafloor spreading |