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bulk sediments within the annulus between 0.5 and 2 km from 
station 5 with time. Fraction remaining is relative to the 
amount present at the time of cruise 5, 4 weeks after drilling 
was completed. 
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the fine fraction within the annulus between 0.5 and 2 km 
from station 5 with time. Fraction remaining is relative to 
the amount present at the time of cruise 5, 4 weeks after drill- 
ing was completed. 
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