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the lower part of layer 3 are identical with those of the upper part of 

 layer 5, the occupants of the site were probably the same before and 

 after the volcanic activity that produced layer 4. No concentrations 

 of refuse or other indications of hasty abandonment of the site were 

 noted at the line of contact between layers 5 and 4. It is presumed 

 therefore that the site was not occupied at the time of the eruption, 

 but how long it had been abandoned is, of course, problematical. 



Due to the thickness of the overburden of ashes, no extensive 

 excavation was undertaken. An area 5 feet by 15 feet was laid out 



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