3. Site 1256

PRELIMINARY RESULTS

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

OPERATIONS

THE SEDIMENTARY OVERBURDEN (HOLES 1256A, 1256B, AND 1256C)

Lithostratigraphy

Biostratigraphy

Paleomagnetism

Sedimentation Rates

Inorganic Geochemistry

Physical Properties

Downhole Measurements

BASEMENT FORMED AT SUPERFAST SPREADING RATE (HOLES 1256C AND 1256D)

REFERENCES

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