Next Section |
Table of Contents
Site: MAR-1N
Priority: Primary
Position: 15.6478°N, 46.6759°W
Water Depth: 3970 mbsl (3981 mbrf)
Target Drilling Depth: 300 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 300 mbsf
Survey Coverage: MODE 98, Leg 1, dive 416
Objective: Northernmost of a transect of three sites on the west wall of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rift valley sampling serpentinized peridotite from near the ridge segment center north of the 15°20'N Fracture Zone to near the segment end.
Drilling Program: Single bit penetration as deep as possible or 300 mbsf.
Logging Program: Two logging runs, triple combo and FMS-sonic if hole conditions permit.
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Serpentinized peridotite.
Next Section |
Table of Contents