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A. Reviewer and Manuscript Information

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B. Manuscript Review

Please examine the assigned manuscript. Data Reports submitted for publication in the IODP Proceedings should contain data analyses and the like but no interpretation. Thus they are normally reviewed by one specialist only. A Data Report ordinarily should include a section on methods, or a comparable section that indicates such things as analytical or descriptive procedures followed, and a section on results. Please make sure that they are complete and relevant.

Please address each topic listed in this questionnaire. More detailed comments may be added in the space provided. Suggestions, minor corrections, and comments may be made on the manuscript.

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1. Accuracy and completeness of technical (scientific) content

2. Manner of presentation (organization, expository coherence, clarity, etc.)

3. Accuracy of credit given to related studies

4. Suggest improvements to article

If you feel that the article can be improved by condensing text (or expanding certain sections) or by altering tables or figures, please list suggested changes explicitly.

5. Evaluate figure art quality.

The author will be required to submit the figures in an electronic format ready for publication. Is the quality of the art adequate for this purpose? Please offer suggestions for improvement.

6. Please use this area to expand your discussion if necessary.

7. Which of the following courses of action do you recommend for this paper?

Publish Reject, because

Paper needs major revision and resubmittal to review process. Content is not worthy of publication. Not applicable

Without change With minor revision With moderate revision Not applicable