A core’s life
Here on expedition 372, we have completed coring! Coring is only scheduled for one site and we cored to just…
How we drill and core in hard sediments and rocks
When we want to drill into hard sediments and rocks, we have to change the drill bit. In the deeper…
A Successful Story at Site U1480
We finished our first site with success! We’re now at our second site, so here’s a little summary of what…
Biscuits and Gravy
Drilling can alter the core in a variety of ways. This morning, the core on the description tables is made…
What is a reentry cone? Vous avez dit cone de re-entree? Hablas de cono de re-entrada?
Bonjour a tous ! Un des moments forts du debut de l’expedition, la mise en place du cone de re…
Pups, Snakes, Rabbits, and Other Useful Tools.
Everybody likes animals. We draw parrots on our kites, we watch dolphins in the ocean, and we eat the odd…
Guerrilla Drill-a: an ambush of drilling terms!
On Site!
We arrived at the Umnak Plateau this afternoon and are anxiously awaiting the first core. As one of eight sedimentologists…
One of Kraken's tentacles?
Action on the rig floor
Already 5 days at sea since we left Puntarenas last Sunday. It’s a bit difficult to re-enter to the bottom…