An Introduction to Deep Sea Drilling in the Indian Ocean,

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a simple description of the morphology and structure of the Indian Ocean, to review the problems presented to the D/V CHALLENGER before drilling commenced and to present, within this general context, the highlights of the findings of the drilling program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA057989

Entities

People

  • James R. Heirtzler
  • John G. Sclater

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Arabian Sea
  • Chemistry
  • Continents
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Indian Ocean
  • Isotopes
  • Magnetic Anomalies
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Red Sea
  • Ridges
  • Seabed
  • Topography

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Systems Analysis and Design