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Laboratory Research Projects

Newberry Caldera, Oregon

Newberry Caldera, Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Oregon. Obsidian from the numerous flows in the caldera is found at
archaeological sites throughout northcentral and northwest Oregon and has been identified at sites as far north as British Columbia.

RESEARCH PROJECTS
In conjunction with our commercial laboratory services, we are also involved in numerous research projects that have captured our interest. In general, we are most interested in:

  • Geochemical surveys of obsidian sources in the western United States and Canada.
  • Trace element studies of significant artifacts and sites that would otherwise receive little attention.
  • Exploration of methodologies useful in the interpretation of provenance information.
  • The use of the Internet to present information related to obsidian studies (e.g., source descriptions, site information, literature resources).

    Some of the reports and articles resulting from this research are, or soon will be, available for downloading as Adobe Acrobat .PDF portable documents.

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    Dry Creek, Oregon

    The not so dry Dry Creek drainage, southeastern Oregon, a tributary to the Owyhee River. This well-watered
    drainage likely served as a prehistoric travel corridor between the Harney-Malheur Basin and destinations to the east.

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    Last Updated: 04/13/2010
    Northwest Research Obsidian Studies Laboratory