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Table T1. Summary of main seismic units and reflectors for profile NIWA 3034-7 and Site 1123.
Reflectors Unit Time
to base
(ms)
Velocity
(m/s)
Depth to
reflector
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Cumulative
thickness
(m)
Character of reflectors within units

Seabed





0

0

0



R-1

A

180

1656

149

149

149

Slightly discontinuous, but subparallel

R-2

B1

355

1740

309

160

309

Diffuse, with widespread diffractions

R-3

B2

475

1845

438

129

438

Semi-transparent, little continuity









(626)

Drilled

R-4

C

680

2050

697

259

697

Diffuse, with widespread diffractions

R-5

D

1250

2200

1375

678

1375

Upper = strong diffractions; lower = transparent
Estimated seismic thickness to basement: 1375 m




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