SITE SUMMARIES

Priority: 1
Position: 32°36.03'N, 134°38.42'E
Water Depth: 3022 m
Sediment Thickness: 3000 m
Target Drilling Depth: 800 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 800 m
Seismic Coverage: 3-D seismic survey in 1999, Line 141-2D SP 992, crossing line 1192

Objectives: The objectives of Site ENT-07A are to:

1. Sample slope basin sediments to date prism deformation

2. Date underlying accretionary prism

3. Determine the fluid flow paths and chemical gradients

4. Determine the spatial distribution and temporal progression of deformation

Logging: None

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

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

Site ENT-08A