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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   140       Sand: 005%   Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt: 015%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     0.14    Clay: 080%

Name: MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (36%);  CLAY MINERAL (01%);  OPAQUE MINERAL (01%);
MICRONODULE (01%);  CARBONATE (03%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);
NANNOFOSSIL (54%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   510       Sand: 002%   Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt: 008%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     2.01    Clay: 090%

Name: CALCAREOUS MUD

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (60%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (04%);  CARBONATE (08%);
FORAMINIFERA (07%);  NANNOFOSSIL (18%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1410       Sand: 002%   Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt: 008%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     2.91    Clay: 090%

Name: MARLY NANNOFOSSIL OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (35%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
GLASS (02%);  CARBONATE (07%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   810       Sand: 005%   Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt: 020%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     3.81    Clay: 075%

Name: ANNOS 4




Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1440       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt:
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     4.44    Clay:

Name: NANNOFOSSIL OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (09%);
NANNOFOSSIL (75%);  DIATOM (01%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1450       Sand: 005%   Sect:  5
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt: 020%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     7.45    Clay: 075%

Name: CALCAREOUS MUD

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (70%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
GLASS (08%);  CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (03%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   650       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     9.60    Silt:
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :    11.75    Clay:

Name: NANNOFOSSIL OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (04%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
GLASS (02%);  CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (04%);
NANNOFOSSIL (87%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1260       Sand: 005%   Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     9.60    Silt: 015%
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :    13.86    Clay: 080%

Name: CALCAREOUS MUD

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (70%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
GLASS (08%);  CARBONATE (13%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);
NANNOFOSSIL (03%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   560       Sand: 002%   Sect:  4
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):     9.60    Silt: 008%
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :    14.66    Clay: 090%

Name: CALCAREOUS MUD

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (72%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
GLASS (04%);  CARBONATE (13%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (04%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   830       Sand: 005%   Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):    19.20    Silt: 025%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    20.03    Clay: 070%

Name: PEC 18

Components:  ()
======================================================================
FORAMINIFERA (04%);  NANNOFOSSIL (03%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1250       Sand: 030%   Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):    19.20    Silt: 030%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    20.45    Clay: 040%

Name: AU 1, CARB.UNSPEC 2

Components:  ()
======================================================================
NANNOFOSSIL (02%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):    70       Sand: 001%   Sect:  4
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):    19.20    Silt: 069%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    23.77    Clay: 030%

Name: ASH BEARING MUD

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (45%);  FELDSPAR (05%);  MICA (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (20%);  GLASS (12%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (07%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):    10       Sand: 001%   Sect:  5
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):    28.80    Silt: 055%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :    34.81    Clay: 045%

Name: MARLY NANNO OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (30%);  FELDSPAR (03%);  MICA (01%);
HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (07%);  NANNOFOSSIL (43%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):    28.80    Silt:
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :    37.00    Clay:

Name: NANNO FORAM OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  MICA (01%);  GLASS (01%);
FORAMINIFERA (34%);  NANNOFOSSIL (58%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   640       Sand: 005%   Sect:  4
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):    38.40    Silt: 060%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :    43.54    Clay: 035%

Name: CALCAREOUS MUD

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (43%);  FELDSPAR (05%);  MICA (01%);
HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (06%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (29%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   147.00    Silt:
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   147.90    Clay:

Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (04%);
NANNOFOSSIL (83%);  DIATOM (09%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   156.60    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   161.00    Clay:

Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (01%);
CARBONATE (02%);  FORAMINIFERA (09%);  NANNOFOSSIL (75%);
DIATOM (04%);  RADIOLARIA (03%);  SPICULE (03%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   156.60    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   162.50    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (01%);
CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (88%);
DIATOM (01%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   166.20    Silt:
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   168.50    Clay:

Name: NANNOFOSSIL OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (09%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  GLASS (02%);
CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (81%);
RADIOLARIA (01%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   233.40    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   235.60    Clay:

Name: NANNOFOSSIL OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  CLAY MINERAL (02%);  GLASS (01%);
CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (89%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):    20       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   233.40    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   236.42    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (90%);  DIATOM (01%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   300.60    Silt:
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   301.70    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (05%);  CARBONATE (03%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (87%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   410       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   348.60    Silt:
Core:  12   Sample Depth (m) :   349.01    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  CARBONATE (01%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (82%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   358.20    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   358.60    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (89%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   410       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   406.20    Silt:
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   406.61    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (12%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (81%);
SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   570       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   454.20    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   459.27    Clay:

Name: NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (01%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (91%);  DIATOM (01%);
RADIOLARIA (01%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   454.20    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   461.00    Clay:

Name: MARLY NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (38%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (01%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (56%);  DIATOM (01%);
SPICULE (01%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   502.20    Silt:
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :   507.10    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (01%);  CARBONATE (01%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (94%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   850       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   550.20    Silt:
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :   551.05    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  CARBONATE (38%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1050       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   550.20    Silt:
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :   552.75    Clay:

Name: MARLY CHALK

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  MICA (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (25%);  CARBONATE (33%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (28%);  DIATOM (02%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);
SPICULE (01%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   880       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   598.20    Silt:
Core:  18   Sample Depth (m) :   602.08    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (01%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (84%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   340       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   636.60    Silt:
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   639.94    Clay:

Name: MARLY NANNO LIMESTONE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (41%);
GLASS (02%);  CARBONATE (02%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);
NANNOFOSSIL (27%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   350       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   646.20    Silt:
Core:  20   Sample Depth (m) :   646.55    Clay:

Name: MARLY LIMESTONE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (20%);  NANNOFOSSIL (32%);
SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   970       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   655.80    Silt:
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :   658.27    Clay:

Name: MARLY LIMESTONE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (38%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (25%);
NANNOFOSSIL (32%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   810       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   665.40    Silt:
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   672.21    Clay:

Name: MARLY LIMESTONE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (34%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (21%);
NANNOFOSSIL (36%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):  1490       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   675.00    Silt:
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :   676.49    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
OPAQUE MINERAL (01%);  GLASS (02%);  CARBONATE (23%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (67%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   684.60    Silt:
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   685.50    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (10%);
ORGANIC DEBRIS (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);
NANNOFOSSIL (65%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   850       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   684.60    Silt:
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   688.45    Clay:

Name: SILICEOUS NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  CLAY MINERAL (10%);  ORGANIC DEBRIS (15%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (39%);
DIATOM (05%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   694.20    Silt:
Core:  25   Sample Depth (m) :   695.10    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (06%);  CLAY MINERAL (06%);  CARBONATE (17%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (73%);  DIATOM (01%);
SPICULE (06%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   150       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   703.80    Silt:
Core:  26   Sample Depth (m) :   703.95    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  CLAY MINERAL (10%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (71%);  DIATOM (01%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   480       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   703.80    Silt:
Core:  26   Sample Depth (m) :   705.78    Clay:

Name: SILICEOUS NANNO CHALK

Components:  ()
======================================================================
QUARTZ (09%);  CLAY MINERAL (05%);  CARBONATE (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (70%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);  SPICULE (10%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   230       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   713.40    Silt:
Core:  27   Sample Depth (m) :   713.63    Clay:

Name: NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  CLAY MINERAL (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (78%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   240       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   713.40    Silt:
Core:  27   Sample Depth (m) :   713.64    Clay:

Name: SILICEOUS NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (15%);  CLAY MINERAL (05%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (58%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);
SPICULE (10%);



Leg : 94    Top Int Depth(mm):   560       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 610   Top Core Depth(m):   713.40    Silt:
Core:  27   Sample Depth (m) :   713.96    Clay:

Name: SILICEOUS NANNO CHALK

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (05%);  CARBONATE (11%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);
NANNOFOSSIL (70%);  DIATOM (01%);  RADIOLARIA (01%);
SPICULE (10%);

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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