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SITE SUMMARIES (Continued)

Site: SHAT-5C

Trackline
Seismic Line

Priority: 1
Position: 37°47.429´N, 162°45.053´E
Water Depth: 3103 m
Sediment Thickness: 998 m
Target Drilling Depth: 55 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 1198 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: Sager Line 5A


Objective: The objective of Site SHAT-5C is to core a Paleogene, Upper Cretaceous, and Lower Cretaceous sequence for paleoceanographic study.


Drilling Program: Double APC, XCB-MDCB.


Logging and Downhole: Triple combo, FMS-Sonic, GHMT.


Nature of Rock Anticipated: Calcareous ooze, chalk, chert, black shale.

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