Newberry volcano has shaped the landscape of Central Oregon for hundreds of
thousands of years. The formation of Newberry volcano started around 400,000
years ago; likely 100,000 years prior to the existence of modern humans (Stringer,
2016).
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Central Oregon
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