Arkansas Tree Ring Chronology for Paleoclimate Reconstruction

Tree ring data from Arkansas, United States, provides a chronology covering 89 years from 80 to -9 calendar years before present (BP). The dataset is archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology and originates from a study type classified as Tree Ring. The record was last updated in the NOAA system in 1959.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using the tree ring width chronology.
• Calibrate the chronology against known climate events within the 89-year temporal coverage.
• Analyze growth patterns in the Arkansas tree ring series to identify periods of environmental stress.
• Compare this ITRDB series (AR012) with other regional chronologies to assess spatial climate patterns.

Strengths

• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Chronology provides a continuous 89-year record for climate analysis.

Limitations

• The dataset's last system update was in 1959, indicating potential staleness in metadata or availability.
• Specific parameters, sample depth, and measurement details are not provided in the basic description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

From 80 to -9 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Arkansas, United States Of America.