Swedish Tree-Ring Chronology from 418 to -22 Years Before Present

Tree-ring width measurements from a site in Sweden, Scandinavia, used for paleoclimatic reconstruction. The chronology spans 440 years, covering the period from 418 to -22 calendar years before present (BP). This archived study is maintained by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical temperature or precipitation anomalies by calibrating tree-ring width series against modern climate data.
• Analyze growth patterns and potential environmental stressors during the 440-year period covered by the chronology.
• Cross-date and validate other regional tree-ring chronologies using the established time series from this site.
• Study long-term ecological trends and forest dynamics in Scandinavia during the period from 418 to -22 BP.

Strengths

• Chronology spans a continuous 440-year period from 418 to -22 BP.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last recorded update was in 1972, indicating potential staleness and lack of modern re-analysis.
• Specific sample depth, replication statistics, and measurement parameters are unknown from the provided description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree-ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

418 to -22 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Sweden, Scandinavia.