Site Summaries
Site: ODP Site 686
Priority: Alternate
Position: 13°28.81'S, 76°53.49'W
Water Depth: 446 m
Sediment Thickness: >303 m
Target Drilling Depth: 303 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: Requested same maximum penetration as for Leg 112.
Seismic Coverage: OSU SCS line Yaloc 12-03-74 at 1000Z.
See seismic line.
Objective: Compare standard continental margin site without subsurface brine flow to other sites occupied during this expedition.
Drilling Program: TBD
Logging and Downhole Program: TBD
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Siltstone, diatomaceous mud, mudstone, siliceous ooze, and sand.
