German Tree Ring Chronology from 266 to 12 BCE

266 to 12 BCE tree ring data from Rohrbrunn, Germany, archived by the NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. This dataset supports reconstruction of past environmental conditions in Western Europe. The data was published by NOAA NCEI in 1962.

Use Cases

• Calibrating radiocarbon dating using the tree ring chronology as a reference timescale.
• Reconstructing past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing ring width measurements.
• Studying historical environmental events like volcanic eruptions or droughts recorded in the ring patterns.
• Comparing this German chronology with other European tree ring series to identify regional climate signals.

Strengths

• 278-year temporal coverage from 266 to 12 BCE provides a multi-century environmental record.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 1962, making methodologies and metadata potentially outdated.
• Geographic coverage is limited to a single site (Rohrbrunn, Germany), reducing regional representativeness.
• Specific data parameters, sample counts, and measurement details are not provided in the available description.

Provenance

Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

266 to 12 BCE (calendar years before present).

Freshness

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Geography

Rohrbrunn, Germany, Western Europe.