Core 3
3-R. Ground surface to 120 m
Lithology & Facies
Description: Tan, well rounded, moderate sphericity, poorly sorted conglomerate (grains up to gravel sized), found with immature grain-supported gravels.
Facies: Braided river
Additional Notes: Rock sample found with immature grain-supported gravels. Neanderthal fossils have been found in the area.
Rock Sample: Conglomerate
No fossil samples provided.
3-Q. 120 m to 250 m
Lithology & Facies
Facies: Subtidal zone.
Additional Notes: Coral used aragonite for structure.
Fossil Samples
3-Q-a
3-Q-b
3-P. 250 m to 335 m
Lithology & Facies
Facies: Reef
Additional Notes: Massive mounds of coral. Coral structures all made of calcite.
Rock Sample: Biolithite (Coquina)
Fossil Samples
3-P-a
3-P-b
3-O. 335 m to 400 m
Facies: Proximal shelf
No rock sample provided.
Fossil Samples
3-O-a
3-O-b
Note: These samples have calcareous structures.
3-N. 400 m to 475 m
Lithology & Facies
Description: Grey interbedded mud and sand with symmetric cross-beds.
Facies: Subtidal
Fossil Samples
3-N-a
3-N-b
3-M. 475 m to bottom of core
Lithology
Description: Precambrian igneous bedrock (granite).
No fossils.