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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1978-79: VUWAE 23

Event 13 - Paleomagnetic Studies

Event 13 - Paleomagnetic Studies

Nov 11-Dec 4 (see Beacon Studies above)
Dec 5 Helo arrives with re-supply. Christoffel and Garden to W. Beacon.
Joined by Richards. Now designated Event K13 - Bravo Hotel.
6 Reconnaissance W. Beacon section and to summit for altimeter check.
7-13 Sampling on W. and N. faces fo w. Beacon, from New Mountain sandstone outer base to Weller coal measures near summit.
13 Final sampling. Garden twists knee.
13-14 Sorting samples, packing gear, circumnavigate Beacon for reconnaissance.
15 Joined by Williams. Christoffel, Richards and Williams to Table Mt.
Garden to McMurdo for observation on leg.
15 Reconnaissance of New Mountain sandstone and Terra Cotta siltstone on Table Mt.
16 Overhaul coring drill. Continue reconnaissance.
17 Sampled entire section to within 10 m of Kukri peneplain.
18 Return to Scott Base.
18-20 Packing field gear.
20-21 Christoffel and Garden to Christchurch (via Dunedin).
Days in Antarctica 40 (Nov 11-Dec 20)
Days at Scott Base 7
Days in field 33
Travel 4
Tent days 1
Work 28