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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    0.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    1.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     10        10         0       1.29/ 84            156
 
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Shipboard Lith : ZEOLITIC CLAY                                               
Screen Lith    : ZEOLITE RICH PELAGIC CLAY                                   
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    1.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    3.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     10        10         0       1.29/ 84            157
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : ZEOLITIC CLAY                                               
Screen Lith    : ZEOLITE RICH PELAGIC CLAY                                   
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    3.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    4.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0        99       1.32/ 82            156
 
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Shipboard Lith : ZEOLITIC CLAY                                               
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    4.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    6.00    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0        99       1.32/ 82            156
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : ZEOLITIC CLAY                                               
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH MUDSTONE                                  
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    6.00    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    7.50    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0        99       1.34/ 81            156
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : MUDSTONE                                                    
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1150  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    7.50    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    8.65    Age: 
Sect:  6    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.15
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0         0       1.33/ 82            119
 
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Shipboard Lith : CLAY                                                        
Screen Lith    : DETRITAL SEDIMENT.                                          
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1150/1500  Age: PLIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :    8.65    Age: PLIOCENE
Core:   1   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):    9.00    Age: 
Sect:  6    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.35
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1         0        99       1.39/ 78             37
 
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Shipboard Lith : ZEOLITIC CLAY                                               
Screen Lith    : ZEOLITE RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH PELAGIC CLAY                 
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  750/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   22.35    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   23.10    Age: 
Sect:  1    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.75
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2        11        87       1.45/ 75             80
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY RADIALARIAN VOLCANIC SAND                             
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH SANDY MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   23.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   24.60    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2         8        90       1.44/ 75            157
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY RADIOLARIAN VOLCANIC SAND                             
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH SANDY MUD                      
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 650  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   24.60    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   25.25    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.65
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      2         3        95       1.44/ 75             67
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SAND                                               
Screen Lith    : GLASS RICH MUD                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  650/1150  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   25.25    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   25.75    Age: 
Sect:  3    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        20        80       1.44/ 75             53
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : ZEOLITIC RADIOLARIAN CLAY                                   
Screen Lith    : RADIOLARIA RICH CLAY MINERAL RICH MUD                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1150/1240  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   25.75    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   25.84    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.09
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.42/ 77             10
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SAND                                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1240/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   25.84    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   26.10    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.26
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.42/ 76             27
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : SILTY ZEOLITIC RADIOLARIAN CLAY                             
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/  60  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   26.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   26.16    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.06
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.38/ 79              4
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   60/  90  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   26.16    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   26.19    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.03
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.45/ 75              3
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : COARSE SANDY ASH                                            
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   90/ 380  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   26.19    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   26.48    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.29
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        12        88       1.47/ 74             31
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : GLASS RICH MUD                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  380/ 430  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   26.48    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   26.53    Age: 
Sect:  4    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         9        91       1.46/ 74              5
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : COARSE SANDY ASH                                            
Screen Lith    : GLASS RICH MUD                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  430/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   26.53    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   27.60    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    1.07
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.46/ 74            114
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   27.60    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   29.10    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        19        81       1.48/ 73            156
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAYEY ASH                                                  
Screen Lith    : RADIOLARIA RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                         
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   29.10    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   2   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   30.60    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1        24        75       1.50/ 72            156
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : CLAYEY ASH WITH RADIOLARIA                                  
Screen Lith    : RADIOLARIA RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                         
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   53.30    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   54.80    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      1        20        80       1.42/ 76            156
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : RADIOLARIA RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                         
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   54.80    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   56.30    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0        21        80       1.48/ 73            154
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : PEBBLY SILT                                                 
Screen Lith    : RADIOLARIA RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                         
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 130  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   56.30    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   56.43    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.13
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      5        25        70       1.46/ 74              8
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : ASHY SILT                                                   
Screen Lith    : RADIOLARIA RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                         
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  130/ 330  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   56.43    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   56.63    Age: 
Sect:  3    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       1.43/ 76             22
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  330/ 370  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   56.63    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   56.67    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.04
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.56/ 68              4
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  370/ 500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   56.67    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   56.80    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.13
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.53/ 70             14
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASHY CLAY                                                   
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  500/ 520  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   56.80    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   56.82    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.02
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.50/ 72              2
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  520/1020  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   56.82    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   57.32    Age: 
Sect:  3    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         0       1.51/ 71             53
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASHY CLAY WITH NANNOS                                       
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1020/1060  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   57.32    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   57.36    Age: 
Sect:  3    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.04
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.56/ 68              5
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : ASH                                                         
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1060/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   57.36    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   57.80    Age: 
Sect:  3    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
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     25         0        75       1.48/ 73             46
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : ASHY CLAY WITH NANNOS                                       
Screen Lith    : NANNOFOSSIL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                        
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 580  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   57.80    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   58.38    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.58
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      3         0         0       1.53/ 70             56
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : CLAY WITH ASH                                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  580/ 630  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   58.38    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   58.43    Age: 
Sect:  4    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       1.51/ 71              6
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC CLAY                                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC STONE.                                              
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  630/1000  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   58.43    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   58.80    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.37
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      6         1        93       1.55/ 69             39
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY VOLCANIC SILT                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1000/1100  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   58.80    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   58.90    Age: 
Sect:  4    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         0       1.60/ 66             11
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SILT                                               
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1100/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   58.90    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   59.30    Age: 
Sect:  4    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.40
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.52/ 71             42
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SILT                                               
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :   00/ 500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   59.30    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   59.80    Age: 
Sect:  5    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         0       1.49/ 72             50
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY VOLCANIC SILT                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  500/ 550  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   59.80    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   59.85    Age: 
Sect:  5    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       1.62/ 65              5
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SAND                                               
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  550/ 850  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   59.85    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.15    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.30
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
     15         0        85       1.49/ 72             32
 
Processing Hist: Classification was successful.
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY VOLCANIC SILT                                         
Screen Lith    : CLAY MINERAL RICH GLASS RICH MUDSTONE                       
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) :  850/1230  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.15    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.53    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.38
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.51/ 71             41
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SILT                                               
Screen Lith    : CLASTIC SEDIMENT.                                           
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1230/1290  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.53    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.59    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.06
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.59/ 66              6
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SAND                                               
Screen Lith    : VOLC MATERIAL FRAG RICH SILT                                
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1290/1370  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.59    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.67    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.08
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.48/ 73              9
 
Processing Hist: 
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY VOLCANIC SILT                                         
Screen Lith    : VOLC MATERIAL FRAG RICH SILT                                
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1370/1450  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.67    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.75    Age: 
Sect:  5    Thickness of Layer(m)   :    0.08
 
       Average Percent          G.R.A.P.E. Avg   # G.R.A.P.E.
Calcareous Siliceous Detrital  Density/Porosity   meas Avg'd
========== ========= ========  ================  ============
      0         0         0       1.53/ 70              8
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : VOLCANIC SILT                                               
Screen Lith    : VOLC MATERIAL FRAG RICH SILT                                
 
 
 
Leg :  6    Top/Bottom Interval(mm) : 1450/1500  Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Hole:  53A  Depth Top of Layer(m)   :   60.75    Age: UPPER MIOCENE
Core:   3   Depth Bottom of Layer(m):   60.80    Age: 
Sect:  5    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       1.47/ 74              5
 
Processing Hist: Data incomplete; interpretation allowed manual encoding.
Shipboard Lith : MUDDY VOLCANIC SILT                                         
Screen Lith    : VOLC MATERIAL FRAG RICH SILT                                
 
 
 
    

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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