Difference between revisions of "Big Obsidian Flow"
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
The one-square-mile Big Obsidian Flow is one of the most memorable features in a landscape of outstanding volcanic features. This lava flow, composed almost entirely of black glass (obsidian) is the youngest in Oregon, and issued forth only 1,300 years ago. Native Americans fashioned obsidian fragments into tools and weapons, such as spear and arrow heads. A short interpretive trail leads around the flow. | The one-square-mile Big Obsidian Flow is one of the most memorable features in a landscape of outstanding volcanic features. This lava flow, composed almost entirely of black glass (obsidian) is the youngest in Oregon, and issued forth only 1,300 years ago. Native Americans fashioned obsidian fragments into tools and weapons, such as spear and arrow heads. A short interpretive trail leads around the flow. | ||
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| + | Collecting obsidian is forbidden within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. | ||
=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 16 April 2018
- Hikes including this destination:
- Big Obsidian Flow Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 43.7032, -121.2365
- Elevation: 6600 feet
Description
The one-square-mile Big Obsidian Flow is one of the most memorable features in a landscape of outstanding volcanic features. This lava flow, composed almost entirely of black glass (obsidian) is the youngest in Oregon, and issued forth only 1,300 years ago. Native Americans fashioned obsidian fragments into tools and weapons, such as spear and arrow heads. A short interpretive trail leads around the flow.
Collecting obsidian is forbidden within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
More Links
- Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site (USFS)
- Big Obsidian Flow Interpretive Trail (Outdoor Project)
- The Big Obsidian Flow (Howderfamily)
- Big Obsidian Flow (USGS)
- Big Obsidian Flow, Newberry Crater (Oregon History Project)
- Big Obsidian Flow and Other Major Lava Flows (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries)
Contributors
- bobcat (creator)