Category: Drilling Operations on Surtsey
The drilling operation began on 24 July with the arrival of the advance crew on Surtsey. The Coast Guard boat and helicopter mobilization was on 28-30 July. The drilling operation ended with the final demobilization with Coast Guard boat and helicopter on 10 September. The first core was obtained on 10 August 2017.
Sleeping Tent
The tents used for sleeping at night. No one is allowed to sleep in the hut, in order to preserve this space for workers during the day/night shift.... Read MoreExtracting Core
Extracting the core from the drill casing on the 10th of August, 2017. The core is housed in a plastic liner for handling and transport and is carried in an aluminum holder to ensure it does no... Read MoreFirst Core
The teams on Surtsey extracted the first core today! Here they are pictured with the first section.... Read MoreMicrobiology Sampling
Microbiologists measure and cut the core into 10cm segments to collect samples.... Read MoreTephra Layers
Layers of tephra deposited during the eruption and formation of Surtsey island. The deposited layers are offset by fractures that have since filled with other material.... Read MoreKiller Whales
North-east side of Surtsey Island. 13th of August. Mother and calves. The 6th of August, killer whales off the east side of Surtsey island.... Read More- 2 of 4
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