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SITE SUMMARIES (continued)
Site: MAR-4S
Priority: Primary
Position: 14.8488°N, 45.0822°W
Water Depth: 3000 mbsl (3011 mbrf)
Target Drilling Depth: 300 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 300 mbsf
Survey Coverage: MODE 98, Leg 1, dive 427
Objective: Intermediate site in a transect of four sites on the west wall of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) rift valley sampling serpentinized peridotite from the inside corner high south of the intersection of the MAR and the 15°20'N Fracture Zone toward the center of the segment.
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.
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