SITE SUMMARIES

Priority: 3
Position: 32°43.86'N, 134°28.77'E
Water Depth: 1778 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 1410, crossing line 1610

Objectives: The objectives of Site ENT-09A are to:

1. Sample slope sediments and older accreted strata

2. Determine the spatial distribution and temporal progression of deformation

3. Determine the fluid flow paths and chemical gradients

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

Site WNT-01A