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Obsidian hydration dating applied to dating of basaltic volcanic activity

January 1, 1971

Basalt flows and bombs that contain remelted rhyolite glass can be dated by obsidian hydration dating.

Publication Year 1971
Title Obsidian hydration dating applied to dating of basaltic volcanic activity
Authors I. Friedman, N. Peterson
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010333
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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