Priority: 2
Position: 16°39.6'S, 10°57.0'E
Water Depth: 2588 m
Sediment Thickness: > 1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 m
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB 93-030 and -034
Objectives: The objective of SAB-1 is to determine the history of the northern end of
Angola/Namibia coastal upwelling and that of the climate of southern Africa, as reflected in
terrigenous sediments.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC/XCB to 600 m
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole*: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
*Note: It is anticipated that this site may not be drilled, or only drilled for APC, depending on time available. In the event that there is less than 250 m penetration, no logging or other downhole measurements will be attempted.
Priority: 1
Position: 16°33.7'S, 10°49.3'E
Water Depth: 2843 m
Sediment Thickness: >1000 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 m
Seismic Coverage: High-resolution MCS survey, seismic Lines GeoB 93-030 and -033
Objectives: The objectives of SAB-2 are to determine the history of the northern end of Angola/Namibia coastal upwelling, migration of Benguela-Angola Front, and climatic history of southern Africa.
Drilling Program:
Hole A: APC/XCB to 600 m
Holes B and C: APC to refusal
Logging and Downhole: Triple-combo, GHMT, FMS
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Hemipelagic calcareous silty mud.
