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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  100/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.10    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   61.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.40
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     26         0        74       1.65/ 63            146
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   61.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   63.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     27         0        73       1.74/ 57            159
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   63.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   64.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     31         0        70       1.77/ 56            159
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   64.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   66.00    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25         0        75       1.80/ 54            158
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                              
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   66.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   67.50    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     26         0        74       1.69/ 60            155
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                              
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   69.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   70.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25         0        75       1.65/ 62            158
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                              
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   70.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   72.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     24         0        76       1.62/ 64            157
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                              
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   72.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   73.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         0        70       1.71/ 59            154
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   73.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   75.00    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     23         0        77       1.65/ 62            155
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                              
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   75.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   76.50    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     88         0        12       1.67/ 62             75
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   76.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   78.00    Age: 
Sect:  6    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     26         0        74       1.68/ 61             83
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUD                              
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  550/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  154.55    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  155.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.95
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     31         0        69       1.47/ 73             73
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  155.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  157.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     32         2        66       1.60/ 66            134
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  157.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  158.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     34         1        65       1.65/ 63            143
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                                      
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  158.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  160.00    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     28         1        71       1.61/ 65            142
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                             
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  247.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  248.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     32         0        69       1.60/ 65            126
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                                      
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  248.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  250.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     31         0        69       1.60/ 66            145
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                                      
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  250.00    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  251.50    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     33         0        67       1.60/ 66            146
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  251.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  253.00    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         0        71       1.72/ 59            143
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   40/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  253.04    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  254.50    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.46
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     26         2        72       1.80/ 53            149
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  254.50    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   4   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  256.00    Age: 
Sect:  6    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25         2        73       1.81/ 53            143
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  296.10    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   5   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  296.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         1        69           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SAND                                                        
Screen Lith    : MARLY NANNOFOSSIL LIMESTONE                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: QUATERNARY
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  340.10    Age: QUATERNARY
Core:   6   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  340.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0        99           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SANDSTONE                                                   
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH QUARTZ RICH SANDSTONE                             
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  900/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  389.90    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:   7   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  390.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.60
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     75         0        26           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  436.00    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:   8   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  437.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     36         0        64       1.83/ 52            152
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL LIMESTONE                     
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  900/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  483.90    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:   9   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  484.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.60
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     33         0        67       1.79/ 54             60
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITES                                                  
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                           
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  690/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  517.69    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  518.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.81
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     74         0        26       1.74/ 57             80
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  518.50    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  10   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  520.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     60         0        40       1.82/ 52            145
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITES                                                  
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  600/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  557.60    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  11   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  558.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.90
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         2        68           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                             
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  595.10    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  12   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  595.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         1        69           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLAY                             
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1000/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  625.00    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  13   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  625.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     79         1        21           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1200/1300  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  653.20    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  14   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  653.30    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.10
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     57         0        43           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1300/1500  Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  653.30    Age: UPPER PLIOCENE
Core:  14   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  653.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.20
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDSTONE                                                   
Screen Lith    : CALCAREOUS SEDIMENT.                                        
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1060/1500  Age: LOWER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  680.06    Age: LOWER PLIOCENE
Core:  15   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  680.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.44
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     30         2        69           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CALCAREOUS SEDIMENT.                                        
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 160  Age: LOWER PLIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  680.00    Age: LOWER PLIOCENE
Core:  16   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  680.16    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.16
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : CALCAREOUS SEDIMENT.                                        
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  686.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  17   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  686.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     78         0        22           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                           
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  708.00    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  18   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  709.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     26         0        74           /                  
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : SAND                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH QUARTZ RICH SANDSTONE                      
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1270/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  729.27    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  19   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  729.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.23
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     70         0        30           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : CLAY MUD                                                    
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  763.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  20   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  763.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     24         0        76           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : FORAM CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : IRON RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH PELAGIC CLAY                     
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  785.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  21   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  785.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     23         0        77           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MICA RICH NANNOFOSSIL RICH CLASTIC SEDIMENT                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  819.00    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  22   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  819.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        77           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT                                            
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  500/ 700  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  819.50    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  22   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  819.70    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.20
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     87         0        13           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SAND                                                        
Screen Lith    : INDURATED NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                                 
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  700/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  819.70    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  22   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  820.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.80
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     75         0        25           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : SANDY CLAY                                                  
Screen Lith    : QUARTZ RICH INDURATED NANNOFOSSIL CHALK                     
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/   0  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  820.60    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  22   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  820.60    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        25           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : TURBIDITE                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENTSTONE                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  859.00    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  23   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  860.50    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.50
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        25           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MARL                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUDSTONE                                   
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  500/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  861.00    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  23   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  862.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.00
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        25           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MARL                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUDSTONE                                   
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  800/ 900  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  861.80    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  24   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  861.90    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.10
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        25           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MARL                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUDSTONE                                   
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  900/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  863.40    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  24   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  864.00    Age: 
Sect:  2    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.60
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0        25           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : MARL                                                        
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH MUDSTONE                                   
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :    0/  50  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  864.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  24   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  864.15    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.05
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : PALAGONITIC TUFF                                            
Screen Lith    : TERRIGENOUS SEDIMENT.                                       
 
 
 
Leg : 13    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   50/ 100  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole: 121   Depth Top of Layer(m)   :  864.05    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:  24   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):  864.10    Age: 
Sect: CC    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.05
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0           /                  
 
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Shipboard Lith : BASALT                                                      
Screen Lith    : TUFF                                                        
 
 
 
    

Introduction


Cite as: Deep Sea Drilling Project (1989): Archive of Core and Site/Hole Data and Photographs from the Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V54M92G2 [access date]

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