Site: SWPAC-1C
Track Line SWPAC-1C
Seismic Line SWPAC-1C

Priority: 1
Position: 44°45.33'S, 172°23.6'E
Water Depth: 315 m
Sediment Thickness: >2000 m
Target Drilling Depth: 500 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 600 m
Seismic Coverage: BP Line CB-82-22, CB82-43/7, Ewing Lines 1b, 2e

Objectives: The objectives of SWPAC-1C are to:

1.Determine the Cenozoic history of shallow WBC and associated drift formation.

2.Evaluate late Miocene changes in sea level.

Drilling Program: Double APC, XCB

Logging and Downhole Operations: Triple combo, FMS/Sonic, GHMT

Nature of Rock Anticipated: Terrigenous silts, muds, and minor sands

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