Lake Duparquet Fire History Reconstruction from Tree Rings

Fire history data reconstructed from tree ring analysis at Lake Duparquet Island in Quebec, Canada. The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information archives this dataset, which covers the period from 305 to -34 calendar years before present. The data was last updated in the system in 1984.

Use Cases

• Analyze fire_event_year and fire_frequency parameters to model historical wildfire cycles.
• Correlate tree_ring_width and fire_scar data with regional climate proxy records.
• Reconstruct fire_return_interval statistics for the Lake Duparquet area over a 339-year period.

Strengths

• Covers a specific 339-year time period (305 to -34 BP).
• Data is archived and maintained by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service.

Limitations

• Data recency is limited, with a last system update recorded in 1984.
• Specific row count, column details, and sample data are unavailable for assessment.
• Geographic coverage is restricted to a single island site in Quebec.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Reconstructed from tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

305 to -34 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Lake Duparquet Island, Quebec, Canada.