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Figure F1. Lithologic classification scheme used during Leg 178 for sediments that consist of >70% terrigenous components. This classification scheme is used also for sediment that consists of 50%-70% terrigenous components; the terrigenous component name is preceded by a modifier that describes the nonterrigenous component. The general term mud is modified by more specific names, such as sand, silt, or clay.

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