SITE SUMMARIES


Site: ENT-02A
Site Location Map
Seismic Line

Priority: 3
Position: 32°19.26'N, 134°58.06'E
Water Depth: 4790 m
Sediment Thickness: 1040 m
Target Drilling Depth: 1040 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 1050 m
Seismic Coverage: Fred Moore Line NT62-8, SP 1548 (CDP 699)


Objectives: The objectives of Site ENT-02A are to:


1. Contrast deformational and fluid flow behavior along strike

2. Determine the structural and hydrologic evolution of the décollement zone

3. Determine the fluid flow paths and chemical gradients

4. Determine the spatial distribution and temporal progression of deformation


Drilling Program: APC, XCB, and RCB


Logging: None


Downhole Tools:
APC core orientation, Adara and DVTP temperature, WSTP water samples

Nature of Rock Anticipated: Interbedded hemipelagic mud/silty-sandy turbidites, tuff

Site ENT-03A

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