Swiss Tree Ring Chronology from 34 to -48 Years BP

Tree ring width measurements from a site in Jussy, Switzerland, used for paleoclimate reconstruction. The chronology covers a period from 34 to -48 calendar years before present. Data is archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its Paleoclimatology program.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing the tree ring width time-series.
• Calibrate climate models using the dated proxy record spanning 82 years.
• Study local environmental events in Western Europe by examining growth patterns within the chronology.

Strengths

• Chronology spans 82 calendar years, providing a multi-decadal climate record.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset is small, containing a single tree ring chronology from one location.
• Temporal coverage is limited to a specific 82-year period in the past.
• Data has not been updated since its archival in 1998, potentially lacking modern recalibration.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

34 to -48 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

1998-01-01

Geography

Jussy, Switzerland, Western Europe.