Expedition 368X was planned to reoccupy a site started by Expedition 368. Due to equipment breakdown during Expedition 368, Hole U1503A was abandoned after installing casing to 991.5 m below sea floor. Expedition 368X was able to take advantage of a unique opportunity in the JOIDES Resolution schedule.
School of Rock 2018 will focus on Pacific Rim geology and the science research of the JOIDES Resolution. Field trips will explore the fascinating geological history of the Auckland NZ region, including arc and intraplate volcanism (Rangitoto Volcano above), and deep sea sedimentary processes.
Expedition 376 will study submarine hydrothermal systems at the Brothers Volcano in the Kermadec-Tonga Arc.
Scientists will study core samples and install two observatories to better understand the processes and conditions that underlie slow slip events at the Hikurangi Subduction Zone.
Expedition 374 investigates how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) has evolved with climatic and oceanic change over the past 20 million years. The Ross Sea is an ideal location for this study because it is highly sensitive to changes in ocean heat flux and sea level. This work will lead to a better understanding of Antarctic ice sheet sensitivity to warmer climates.
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Expedition 372 investigates slow slip events (SSEs) on subduction faults, as well as actively deforming gas hydrate-bearing landslides. The Hikurangi margin east of New Zealand is a unique study area that allows scientists to address both research topics.
