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Project Acronym: HSDP | State: Completed | Expedition ID: 5027
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hawaii: 1999-08-14 ˇ
We saw 80' of aphyric pillow basalts today. Drillers just
We saw 80' of aphyric pillow basalts today. Drillers just began tripping for a bit change.
hawaii: 1999-08-13 ˇ
We've recovered 69.5 feet of sparsely to moderately vesicular, sparsely ...
We've recovered 69.5 feet of sparsely to moderately vesicular, sparsely olivine-phyric pillow basalts. Current depth of hole is 7914 feet.
hawaii: 1999-08-12 ˇ
We had another 75' of aphyric pillow basalt today. Ending
We had another 75' of aphyric pillow basalt today. Ending depth is 7835'.
hawaii: 1999-08-11 ˇ
Drillers tripped out last night to replace a worn out
Drillers tripped out last night to replace a worn out bit. Tomorrow we should see another batch of core!
hawaii: 1999-08-10 ˇ
We recovered 26' of aphyric pillow basalt this morning; depth
We recovered 26' of aphyric pillow basalt this morning; depth now 7713'.
hawaii: 1999-08-09 ˇ
We recovered 100' of core; much of it was a
We recovered 100' of core; much of it was a massive basalt with a fine-grained matrix.
hawaii: 1999-08-08 ˇ
Drillers had to trip out last night to replace the ...
Drillers had to trip out last night to replace the core barrel shoe; we recovered 11' of pillow basalt today.
hawaii: 1999-08-07 ˇ
We cored to 7576' today recovering aphyric pillow basalt.
We cored to 7576' today recovering aphyric pillow basalt.
hawaii: 1999-08-06 ˇ
Drillers tripped out to change the bit. Recovered 32.9 feet
Drillers tripped out to change the bit. Recovered 32.9 feet of core consisting of aphyric pillow basalts.
hawaii: 1999-08-05 ˇ
Today we say farewell to Mike the tool pusher. We've
Today we say farewell to Mike the tool pusher. We've also recovered 70 feet of core today.
hawaii: 1999-08-04 ˇ
We recovered 115' of hyaloclastite and pillow basalt for a
We recovered 115' of hyaloclastite and pillow basalt for a final depth of 7404'.
hawaii: 1999-08-03 ˇ
We recovered 100' of core today and still cruising!
We recovered 100' of core today and still cruising!
hawaii: 1999-08-02 ˇ
We're back in the hyaloclastite; 105' recovered today.
We're back in the hyaloclastite; 105' recovered today.
hawaii: 1999-08-01 ˇ
We recovered core to 7081' before stopping to change the
We recovered core to 7081' before stopping to change the drill bit.
hawaii: 1999-07-31 ˇ
Drillers recovered 93' feet of core today.
Drillers recovered 93' feet of core today.
hawaii: 1999-07-30 ˇ
Drillers changed the drill bit last night. We saw about
Drillers changed the drill bit last night. We saw about 50' of hyaloclastite and pillow basalt today.
hawaii: 1999-07-29 ˇ
85' of massive basalt was recovered today; we have now
85' of massive basalt was recovered today; we have now reached a depth of 6875'.
hawaii: 1999-07-28 ˇ
We recovered ~95' of core today; most of it was
We recovered ~95' of core today; most of it was massive basalt.
hawaii: 1999-07-27 ˇ
Recovered 100' today for a depth of ~6700'.
Recovered 100' today for a depth of ~6700'.
hawaii: 1999-07-26 ˇ
At 6580', we began recovering moderately olivine-phyric pillow basalt.
At 6580', we began recovering moderately olivine-phyric pillow basalt.
hawaii: 1999-07-25 ˇ
Drillers stopped overnight to change a bit; they still recovered
Drillers stopped overnight to change a bit; they still recovered 45' of core today.
hawaii: 1999-07-24 ˇ
We recovered 120' of hyaloclastite today.
We recovered 120' of hyaloclastite today.
hawaii: 1999-07-23 ˇ
We recovered 130' for a total depth of 6388'.
We recovered 130' for a total depth of 6388'.
hawaii: 1999-07-22 ˇ
We had 116' of core today-- hyaloclastite and a massive
We had 116' of core today-- hyaloclastite and a massive basalt
hawaii: 1999-07-21 ˇ
We recovered nearly 100' of core today.
We recovered nearly 100' of core today.
hawaii: 1999-07-20 ˇ
Coring again! We reached 6040' today.
Coring again! We reached 6040' today.
hawaii: 1999-07-19 ˇ
After correcting minor problems with the 5" liner, drillers tripped ...
After correcting minor problems with the 5" liner, drillers tripped in the liner and drill string and began drilling again today; we hope to see core tomorrow.
hawaii: 1999-07-18 ˇ
Today, drillers pulled and inspected the 5" liner.
Today, drillers pulled and inspected the 5" liner.
hawaii: 1999-07-17 ˇ
Drillers laid down the top drive in order to pull
Drillers laid down the top drive in order to pull the 5" liner for inspection.
hawaii: 1999-07-16 ˇ
Drillers have discovered a problem with the liner; they are
Drillers have discovered a problem with the liner; they are working to resolve this problem.
hawaii: 1999-07-15 ˇ
We are expecting core again by late today.
We are expecting core again by late today.
hawaii: 1999-07-14 ˇ
Drillers continue preparations for coring.
Drillers continue preparations for coring.
hawaii: 1999-07-13 ˇ
Drillers have finished drilling through cement and are pulling out ...
Drillers have finished drilling through cement and are pulling out the reaming drill string in preparation for coring. We hope for core late tomorrow.
hawaii: 1999-07-12 ˇ
Drilling through the cement continues; we look forward to new
Drilling through the cement continues; we look forward to new core soon.
hawaii: 1999-07-11 ˇ
Drillers have begun drilling through the cement used for setting
Drillers have begun drilling through the cement used for setting casing.
hawaii: 1999-07-10 ˇ
Despite minor setbacks, drillers continue to work hard on casing;
Despite minor setbacks, drillers continue to work hard on casing; core expected on Tuesday.
hawaii: 1999-07-09 ˇ
The geology crew takes a well-deserved day off while waiting ...
The geology crew takes a well-deserved day off while waiting for new core; coring is expected to resume on Sunday.
hawaii: 1999-07-08 ˇ
The geology crew spent the day reconditioning old archive boxes ...
The geology crew spent the day reconditioning old archive boxes into working boxes. We are expecting core again sometime on Saturday.
hawaii: 1999-07-07 ˇ
While drillers set casing, the geology crew has been getting
While drillers set casing, the geology crew has been getting ready for core. Two days and counting!
hawaii: 1999-07-06 ˇ
Drillers continue to work on setting casing; geologists finally finished
Drillers continue to work on setting casing; geologists finally finished archive core!
hawaii: 1999-07-05 ˇ
Logging was completed today; drillers are now beginning preparations for
Logging was completed today; drillers are now beginning preparations for setting casing to 6000'.
hawaii: 1999-07-04 ˇ
Today we celebrated the Fourth of July as well logging
Today we celebrated the Fourth of July as well logging continued.
hawaii: 1999-07-03 ˇ
Logging of the well hole continues; 2 televiewer logs and
Logging of the well hole continues; 2 televiewer logs and a resistivity log were completed today.
hawaii: 1999-07-02 ˇ
The geology crew has been working hard to finish processing ...
The geology crew has been working hard to finish processing the first 6000 feet of core. Only a few more pallets of archive core need to be prepared before we are ready for more core!
hawaii: 1999-07-01 ˇ
Drillers expect to be finished reaming at around midnight tonight. ...
Drillers expect to be finished reaming at around midnight tonight. The geology crew is preparing archive core to be palletized and shipped.
hawaii: 1999-06-30 ˇ
Drillers expect to finish reaming by tomorrow night. Well loggers
Drillers expect to finish reaming by tomorrow night. Well loggers continue to test instruments and prepare for logging.
hawaii: 1999-06-29 ˇ
Reaming continues; drillers expect 5800' by midnight.
Reaming continues; drillers expect 5800' by midnight.
hawaii: 1999-06-28 ˇ
Reaming continues smoothly after the bit change; current depth about
Reaming continues smoothly after the bit change; current depth about 5550'.
hawaii: 1999-06-27 ˇ
Drillers reamed to 5489' then stopped to change the bit.
Drillers reamed to 5489' then stopped to change the bit.
hawaii: 1999-06-26 ˇ
Reaming continues slowly; the geology crew has begun preparing core
Reaming continues slowly; the geology crew has begun preparing core for archive.