Tree Ring Width Chronology from Great Sand Dunes, Colorado (750 to -37 BP)

Tree ring width measurements from a site in Colorado, USA, used for paleoclimate reconstruction. The chronology covers a period from 750 to -37 calendar years before present. Data is archived by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using the tree-ring width chronology as a proxy.
• Calibrate the tree-ring width series against known climate events within the 750 to -37 BP timeframe.
• Analyze growth trends and extreme events recorded in the ring width data for ecological studies.
• Compare this Colorado site's chronology with other regional tree-ring datasets for spatial climate analysis.

Strengths

• Chronology spans approximately 787 years (from 750 to -37 BP).
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 1987, indicating it is a static archive and may not reflect newer methodologies.
• Specific sample depth, replication statistics, and measurement details are not provided in the input.
• Geographic coverage is limited to a single site (Great Sand Dunes, Colorado).

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

750 to -37 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

Static archive; last updated 1987-01-01.

Geography

Great Sand Dunes, Colorado, United States Of America.