Lithuanian Tree Ring Chronology from 117 to -21 BP

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives a tree ring chronology from Vidukle, Lithuania, Northern Europe. The data covers the time period from 117 to -21 calendar years before present (BP). This study is maintained by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using annual tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate radiocarbon dates or other chronological proxies against the established tree ring timeline.
• Analyze climate forcing events and their impact on forest growth in the Baltic region.
• Compare this Northern European tree ring series with other global paleoclimate proxy records.

Strengths

• Time series spans 138 years, from 117 to -21 BP.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Limitations

• The dataset appears to have a relatively short temporal coverage of 138 years.
• Data last updated in 1971, indicating potential staleness in metadata or curation methods.
• Specific parameters, sample depth, and measurement statistics are not provided in the basic description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

117 to -21 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Vidukle, Lithuania, Northern Europe.