Southern California Tree Ring Chronology From 492 To -16 BP

Tree ring width measurements from Southern California's Network 41 site, providing a paleoclimate record. The chronology covers 508 years from 492 to -16 calendar years before present. Data is archived by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past precipitation or temperature anomalies using the tree ring width time-series.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the chronology with other regional proxy records.
• Analyze growth patterns and extreme events within the 508-year record for the Southern California site.
• Study long-term ecological trends by examining the tree ring parameter data across the defined time period.

Strengths

• 508-year continuous chronology from 492 to -16 BP.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Temporal coverage ends at -16 BP (1966 CE), providing no modern data.
• Sample size and replication depth for the site are unknown from the description.
• Geographic coverage is limited to a single site in Southern California.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

492 to -16 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

California, United States Of America; specific site is Southern California (Network 41).