Published July 1982 | Version v1
Report

Pacific site assessment

  • 1. Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston

Description

The primary focus of the mineralogical analysis group at the University of Rhode Island is site assessment studies in the North Pacific. During FY 1981, our site assessment efforts focused on: (1) quantitative analysis of biogenic and eolian quartz in the VEMA 26-12 piston core tops (ADDENDUM 1), (2) quantitative clay mineralogical analysis of the VEMA core tops, (3) evaluation of regional sedimentation patterns in the northwest Pacific, (4) presentation of GLOMAR CHALLENGER site proposals to Deep Sea Drilling Project subject panels, and (5) participation in US task group meetings on site assessment

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Subseabed disposal program annual report, January-September 1981. Volume II. Appendices (principal investigator progress reports). Part 1
Journal Page Range
p. 335-387.
Report number
SAND--82-0664-Vol.2-App.-Pt.1