Tasmanian Tree Ring Chronology from 402 to -24 BP

402 to -24 calendar years before present (BP) of tree ring data from Mount Arrowsmith, Tasmania, Australia. This paleoclimatology study contains parameters derived from tree rings for climate reconstruction. The dataset is archived and provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using tree ring width or density parameters.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with other proxy records for the 426-year period.
• Analyze growth patterns in the tree ring series to identify extreme climatic events like droughts or volcanic winters.
• Establish a dated chronology for archaeological or geological studies in the Tasmanian region using the provided time range.

Strengths

• Covers a 426-year time period from 402 to -24 BP.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 1974, making the metadata and access methods potentially outdated.
• Specific parameters, sample size, and measurement methods are not detailed in 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

402 to -24 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Mount Arrowsmith, Tasmania, Australia.