Table T8. Lithologic Unit I, Site 1240.
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Core, section, interval (cm)
Depth
Core, section, interval (cm)
Depth
(mbsf)
(mcd)
(mbsf)
(mcd)
  202-     202-        
IA 1240A-1H-1, 0 0.00 0.00 1240A-15H-1, 20 127.20 142.20 Nannofossil ooze, often rich in diatoms and occasionally containing clay or foraminifers Moderately productive pelagic setting

1240B-1H-1, 0 0.00 0.00 1240B-14H-3, 80 128.50 142.20

1240C-1H-1, 0 2.20 2.85 1240C-8H-CC, 16 80.60 87.30

1240D-1H-1, 0 3.20 4.85 1240D-3H-CC, 19 31.59 35.39
IB 1240A-15H-1, 20 127.20 142.20 1240A-21H-1, 90 184.90 206.40 Biogenic oozes, rich in nannofossils and diatoms, some containing clay minerals Moderately productive pelagic setting with eolian terrigenous input

1240B-14H-3, 80 128.50 142.20 1240B-20H-5, 105 188.75 206.40
IC 1240A-21H-1, 90 184.90 206.40 1240A-28H-CC, 9 254.38 282.93 Nannofossil ooze, rich in diatoms Moderately productive pelagic setting

1240B-20H-5, 105 188.75 206.40 1240B-26H-CC, 33 248.81 274.46