Tree ring data from Piney Creek, Illinois, spans 166 years, from 144 to -22 calendar years before present. The dataset was archived by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. The data was last updated in the NOAA system in 1972.
Use Cases
- Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using tree ring width measurements.
- Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with other proxy records for the period 144 to -22 BP.
- Analyze growth patterns to identify extreme climate events like droughts within the 166-year time series.
Strengths
- Time series covers a specific 166-year period (144 to -22 BP).
- Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
Limitations
- Temporal coverage is limited to 166 years, which is relatively short for many paleoclimate studies.
- The dataset's last recorded update was in 1972, indicating it may not reflect modern analytical standards or corrections.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology.
- Collection Method
- Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).
- Time Range
- 144 to -22 calendar years before present (BP).
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Piney Creek, Illinois, United States of America.