Author: C. F. Austin

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Published: 1968

Total Pages: 42

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San Clemente Island has been studied to determine the geologic suitability of employing the island as a candidate site for the construction of a Rock-Site I installation, the land-linked experimental laboratory. The studies of the island consisted of a review of the geologic literature, aerial reconnaissance, geologic mapping, core drilling, borehole pumping, and offshore geophysical studies and sampling operations. Based on the results of these investigations the recommendation is made that the laboratory area beneath the sea floor be located off Mail Point with access tunnels to the laboratory originating at either Mail Point or Lost Point. As a candidate site, San Clemente Island is considered to be feasible but difficult. (Author).