The Skinny on Thin Sections
A “thin section” of rock is a sample that is mounted to a microscope slide and cut so thin that…
Bacteria in our Glass!
In an inhospitable environment (such as deep beneath the sea floor), you can surprisingly run into organisms that thrive in…
The Chemistry of Cores
Petrologists identify minerals using tiny slices of the rock called thin sections; geochemists identify the chemical characteristics of these rocks. …
Rig Floor Reflections
One of the best things about being an Expedition 352 Education and Outreach Officer is the opportunity to learn about…
Rescue at Sea
It all started when a bird flew into one of the uprights of the derrick and fell onto the rig…
Reconstructing History
When you consider how much magmatic activity occurred in the Izu-Bonin-Mariana forearc, the core from which we intend to gain…
Haunted by ghost core!
Well, it’s really not as spooky as it sounds. As it turns out, ghost cores are always a possibility when…
A unique way to install a reentry system at Site U1440B
Since we have already drilled a hole at Site U1440 (approximately 20 meters from where we are now) and collected…
Super Typhoon Halong Welcomes Expedition 352!
The Pacific Ocean and its atmosphere are preparing an enthusiastic welcome to IODP Expedition 352 (scheduled departure: August 4, 11:00…