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September 4, 2013
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Geoscientist Will Sager, left/center, waits to inspect a core sample drilled on Expedition 324.
Geoscientist Will Sager, left/center, waits to inspect a core sample drilled on Expedition 324.
Credit: Integrated Ocean Drilling Program
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