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Project Acronym: HSDP | State: Completed | Expedition ID: 5027
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hawaii: 1999-05-06 ˇ
Slow drilling through sandy and fragmental material; current depth 3721'.
Slow drilling through sandy and fragmental material; current depth 3721'.
hawaii: 1999-05-05 ˇ
Drillers spent much of the day tripping back into the ...
Drillers spent much of the day tripping back into the hole after changing the bit last night. The geology crew examined a few more runs of submarine flows and took advantage of the break in coring to catch up on slabbing, marking, and logging core.
hawaii: 1999-05-04 ˇ
The first submarine rocks appeared in the core today at ...
The first submarine rocks appeared in the core today at a depth of approximately 3582 feet. Several fragmented flows, short sections of hyaloclastite, and a few beach sands marked this important transition.
hawaii: 1999-05-03 ˇ
We reached a depth of 3520' today. We're still in
We reached a depth of 3520' today. We're still in subaerial flows and have found more lichen.
hawaii: 1999-05-02 ˇ
We recovered 170' and still drilling
We recovered 170' and still drilling
hawaii: 1999-05-01 ˇ
We recovered 160' today - current depth 3193'. We are
We recovered 160' today - current depth 3193'. We are anticipating the transition to submarine material.
hawaii: 1999-04-30 ˇ
Began coring again after the bit change; recovered 130' of
Began coring again after the bit change; recovered 130' of core today.
hawaii: 1999-04-29 ˇ
We recovered 85' before the drillers stopped to change the
We recovered 85' before the drillers stopped to change the drill bit.
hawaii: 1999-04-28 ˇ
We recovered ~150' of core today. Amazingly, the drill bit
We recovered ~150' of core today. Amazingly, the drill bit has 1900' on it and is still going!
hawaii: 1999-04-27 ˇ
Drillers pulled up 170 feet of core today. More basalt!
Drillers pulled up 170 feet of core today. More basalt!
hawaii: 1999-04-26 ˇ
We recovered 160' of core and gained two new volunteers.
We recovered 160' of core and gained two new volunteers.
hawaii: 1999-04-25 ˇ
We recovered 170' of core today for a final depth
We recovered 170' of core today for a final depth of 2343'.
hawaii: 1999-04-24 ˇ
In addition to recovering 170' of new core, we prepared
In addition to recovering 170' of new core, we prepared the first 2000' for shipment.
hawaii: 1999-04-23 ˇ
We resumed coring today; we recovered 22' by 5pm.
We resumed coring today; we recovered 22' by 5pm.
hawaii: 1999-04-22 ˇ
Drillers have begun the preparation for coring.
Drillers have begun the preparation for coring.
hawaii: 1999-04-21 ˇ
The drillers finished casing and cementing the hole last night;
The drillers finished casing and cementing the hole last night; we are now waiting for the cement to dry.
hawaii: 1999-04-20 ˇ
Casing of the hole began today; we patiently await the
Casing of the hole began today; we patiently await the core.
hawaii: 1999-04-19 ˇ
Hole reaming was finished late last night. The early morning
Hole reaming was finished late last night. The early morning hours were occupied with logging the well hole.
hawaii: 1999-04-18 ˇ
Hole reaming progresses well; we anticipate logging the well this
Hole reaming progresses well; we anticipate logging the well this evening.
hawaii: 1999-04-17 ˇ
Drillers will finish opening the hole today. Loggers are looking ...
Drillers will finish opening the hole today. Loggers are looking forward to a long night of work, while the rest of the science crew continues to make boxes.
hawaii: 1999-04-16 ˇ
We have finished logging and scanning the first 2000' of ...
We have finished logging and scanning the first 2000' of core!!! We are now enjoying a brief respite while hole reaming continues.
hawaii: 1999-04-15 ˇ
The drillers have fished the bit out of the hole ...
The drillers have fished the bit out of the hole and are reaming again. The geology crew has almost completed logging and scanning the first 2000' of core.
hawaii: 1999-04-14 ˇ
As we await the arrival of a fishing specialist, we ...
As we await the arrival of a fishing specialist, we have been logging the upper 1580' of the well hole.
hawaii: 1999-04-13 ˇ
Well loggers got to start their runs today. We continue ...
Well loggers got to start their runs today. We continue to catch up on processing core-- only 37 more boxes to log!
hawaii: 1999-04-12 ˇ
Drillers have reamed the hole to ~1600 feet, but unfortunately ...
Drillers have reamed the hole to ~1600 feet, but unfortunately spent most of the day fishing for a lost bit.
hawaii: 1999-04-11 ˇ
After yesterday's field trip to various a'a outcrops, we worked ...
After yesterday's field trip to various a'a outcrops, we worked quite hard today. We have finished slabbing the first 2000' of core!
hawaii: 1999-04-10 ˇ
Hole was opened to 1186' today. The geology crew studied
Hole was opened to 1186' today. The geology crew studied a'a in the field.
hawaii: 1999-04-09 ˇ
The drillers continue to ream out the hole; they are ...
The drillers continue to ream out the hole; they are now at a depth of 1100'. We continue to process the core.
hawaii: 1999-04-08 ˇ
We steadily progress in slabbing, scanning and logging.
We steadily progress in slabbing, scanning and logging.
hawaii: 1999-04-07 ˇ
We finished logging 17 boxes today-- quite an accomplishment, but ...
We finished logging 17 boxes today-- quite an accomplishment, but we still have close to 100 more before we catch up to the core!
hawaii: 1999-04-06 ˇ
The drillers have begun opening the hole for 9-5/8" casing; ...
The drillers have begun opening the hole for 9-5/8" casing; the geology crew is using this valuable time to catch up on core logging.
hawaii: 1999-04-05 ˇ
The drillers reached a depth of 1981' last night; we ...
The drillers reached a depth of 1981' last night; we have now stopped coring to log, ream out the hole, and set 9-5/8" casing.
hawaii: 1999-04-04 ˇ
As the drillers near 2000', we prepare for well logging
As the drillers near 2000', we prepare for well logging and anticipate the extra time for core processing.
hawaii: 1999-04-03 ˇ
Today, the drillers recovered 180' of pahoehoe and a'a flows.
Today, the drillers recovered 180' of pahoehoe and a'a flows. 'Autolith' was our word for the day.
hawaii: 1999-04-02 ˇ
We washed and boxed over 190' of core today. Today's ...
We washed and boxed over 190' of core today. Today's core consisted of a series of a'a flows to a total depth of 1713'.
hawaii: 1999-04-01 ˇ
Recovered 126' today.
Recovered 126' today. We say 'good-bye' to our DIS database experts Frank and Ronald. (We're on our own now.)
hawaii: 1999-03-31 ˇ
After 215 feet of core today, we are all wishing
After 215 feet of core today, we are all wishing that tomorrow will be an easy day.
hawaii: 1999-03-30 ˇ
Tripped out last night and the bit was still in
Tripped out last night and the bit was still in great shape; we recovered 130' of core.
hawaii: 1999-03-29 ˇ
A record setting day as we hit 1000', 100 boxes ...
A record setting day as we hit 1000', 100 boxes of core, and the Mauna Loa-Mauna Kea boundary; ending depth of the day: 1063'.
hawaii: 1999-03-28 ˇ
Recovered 180'; a good time was had by all during
Recovered 180'; a good time was had by all during a rare sunny day in Hilo.
hawaii: 1999-03-27 ˇ
Coring proceeds at a tremendous rate; the geologic crew managed ...
Coring proceeds at a tremendous rate; the geologic crew managed to wash, mark and box all 230 feet of core recovered since last evening!
hawaii: 1999-03-26 ˇ
Coring began at 11 am.
Coring began at 11 am. Fifty-six feet recovered by 6:30 pm. WOW!
hawaii: 1999-03-25 ˇ
The drillers finished reaming the hole and began setting casing.
The drillers finished reaming the hole and began setting casing.
hawaii: 1999-03-24 ˇ
Reaming of the hole was completed today; drillers are beginning ...
Reaming of the hole was completed today; drillers are beginning the process of setting the casing for the first 400' of the hole.
hawaii: 1999-03-23 ˇ
Reaming of the hole continues. All core is now split
Reaming of the hole continues. All core is now split and bowed; logging and digital imaging continues.
hawaii: 1999-03-22 ˇ
The hole opening continues.
The hole opening continues.
hawaii: 1999-03-21 ˇ
The 12" widening has been completed this morning. As of ...
The 12" widening has been completed this morning. As of 6:00 pm we are rigging up the 17" hole opener and will go back in the hole for the second pass to 400'. We expect to begin coring again on Friday.
hawaii: 1999-03-20 ˇ
The hole opening continues slowly. We have complete loss of ...
The hole opening continues slowly. We have complete loss of circulation to the surface because of high formation permeability. The hole opening has being done with water and periodic sweeps of high viscosity mud. For the core drying shelwes have been constructed.
hawaii: 1999-03-19 ˇ
As continuing to ream the hole, the scientific crew works ...
As continuing to ream the hole, the scientific crew works on core logging and makes some slight changes in the operational processes.
hawaii: 1999-03-18 ˇ
We reached 412 feet. Now enlarging the hole to set
We reached 412 feet. Now enlarging the hole to set casing.