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Deep sea drilling by the Glomar Challenger is scheduled to phase out in October 1981. Plans are being made to phase in the Glomar Explorer or a drill ship with more capabilities after that time. These additional capabilities include longer drill string, a riser, a blow-out
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preventer, and better station-keeping abilities. Plans also include an extensive science program for regional and site specific surveys and sample analysis. Primarily the drilling will be used on passive margins, especially those of the continental United States. Where feasible, the drill holes and their site surveys will be used to extend seaward land sea transects that might include continental drilling, CORCORP profiles, and continental drilling by U.S. Geological Survey or petroleum companies.
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