German Tree Ring Chronology from Schleswig-Holstein

Tree ring data from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, covering 169 years from 150 to -19 calendar years before present. This paleoclimatology study is archived by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service. The associated study type is Tree Ring.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical temperature or precipitation anomalies using tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with other regional proxy records.
• Analyze growth patterns to identify extreme climatic events like droughts or cold periods within the 169-year span.
• Establish a dated chronology for archaeological or historical studies in the Schleswig-Holstein region.

Strengths

• Data covers a specific 169-year time period (150 to -19 BP).
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Temporal coverage is relatively short for long-term climate trend analysis.
• Geographic scope is limited to a single location in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
• The last update date recorded is 1969-01-01, indicating potential staleness.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection (dendrochronology).

Time Range

150 to -19 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.