Tree Ring Chronology from Sunrise Ridge, Washington (345 to -26 BP)

A tree-ring chronology from the Sunrise Ridge site in Washington, USA, covering the period from 345 to -26 calendar years before present. The dataset contains parameters related to tree-ring growth and is archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. Data was published by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using tree-ring width measurements.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree-ring chronology with instrumental records from the region.
• Analyze growth anomalies in the ring series to identify extreme historical climate events.
• Establish a dated chronology for the site to support archaeological or geological studies.

Strengths

• Time series spans 371 years (345 to -26 BP), providing a multi-century record.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Data is temporally stale, with a last updated date of 1976.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and file formats are not provided in the description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

345 to -26 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Sunrise Ridge, Washington, United States Of America.