Site Summaries
Site: ODP Site 687
Priority: Alternate
Position: 12°51.78'S, 76°59.43'W
Water Depth: 307 m
Sediment Thickness: >207 m
Target Drilling Depth: 207 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: Requested same maximum penetration as for Leg 112.
Seismic Coverage: OSU SCS line Yaloc 13-03-74 at 1945Z.
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: Diatomaceous mud, silt, siltstone, sand, and siliceous ooze.
