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Jul. 25th, 2006 11:39 pm
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Today... frustrated in drilling, we only went another 15cm. I joined a traverse to the center of the crater, and collected specimens from the central uplift area with some hydrothermal evidence. [personal profile] dangerpudding also went (her first trip away from base camp, yay!), and Sathya made an excellent dinner in her absence.


my tent

Since Les asked about living spaces... here's a shot of my tent, with a view inside.
my tent
Drill was jammed

Several times today, the drill jammed or choked. We made little progress, only about 15 cm.
Drill was jammed
Sarah vs Qimmiq

This afternoon I joined a traverse to the center of the crater. Sarah had the day off, so joined us. Here she is... note that her helmet is on and strapped. ;)
Sarah vs Qimmiq
Arctic poppy

Growing against the elements, out at ground-zero...
Arctic poppy
Sarah in the crater

She handled her ATV very well... here's a photo taken today in the crater.
Sarah in the crater
Pascal stuck...

I was second in the line of ATVs, behind Pascal. He decided to try a path down from our ridge. I thought it looked dubious and pulled up short. Here's Pascal stuck in the mud...
Pascal stuck...
Hanagud dinner

Sathya has made an Indian dinner once during every DAME field season, the past 3 years. Tonight was excellent... here he is at dinner. And a part of the crater rim (other side of the MS Hab) was named in his honor.
Hanagud dinner

Date: 2006-07-27 04:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pure-agnostic.livejournal.com
I'd suggest checking out the info on impact breccia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breccia

Cheers, :-)

Date: 2006-07-27 05:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cyan-blue.livejournal.com
Oh, I know I could look it up (and I did click your link, thanks)... but I enjoy hearing my geologist boyfriend explain things in his own way. Brain fetish and all, y'know... :-)

Date: 2006-07-27 06:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pure-agnostic.livejournal.com
Ah! Understood! Brains are the sexiest body parts!

Date: 2006-07-28 07:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cyan-blue.livejournal.com
Yes, indeed!

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