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Table 2. Volcaniclastic facies in Unit II at Site 1184.

FaciesSedimentary structureGrain sizeSortingThicknessLithologyInterpretation
1Massive with some subtle gradations in grain size; includes thin layers of very coarse sand to granulesVery fine sand to pebbleVery poor20 cm to >10 mLithic vitric lapilli tuffMuddy debris flow deposit
2Massive, grain size oscillationsCoarse sand to pebbleVery poor2-30 mLithic vitric lapilli tuff to lapillistoneStony debris flow deposit
3Inclined granule laminationMedium sand to granulePoor2-5 mLithic vitric lapilli tuffCurrent-reworked deposit
4Grading, parallel lamination, traction carpetFine to very coarse sandModerate5-200 cmLithic vitric tuffTurbidite
5Massive, clast supportedGranule to pebbleModerate20 cm to10 mTachylitic lapillistoneQuenched subaerial eruptive products
6Chaotic beddingFine sand to pebbleVery poor>3 mLithic vitric lapilli tuffSlump deposit
7Inverse grading, mud drapeClay, very fine to coarse sandGood~20 cmLithic vitric tuff and mudstoneFluvial deposit?
8MassiveSilt to very fine sandGood5 cmLithic vitric tuffAir-fall ash

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