Tree Ring Chronology from Saco Heath Bog in Maine

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives a tree ring chronology from Saco Heath Bog, Maine, United States. The data covers a period from 78 to -64 calendar years before present (BP), representing a span of 142 years. This record is maintained by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and was last updated in 2014.

Use Cases

• Analyze tree ring width variations over the 142-year period to infer past climate conditions.
• Calibrate the chronology against other proxy records using the calendar years BP time scale.
• Study regional climate patterns in Maine using the specific geographic location data.

Strengths

• Data spans 142 calendar years, from 78 to -64 BP.
• Provided by the authoritative NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Limitations

• The temporal coverage is relatively short for long-term climate trend analysis.
• Data is specific to one bog location in Maine, limiting geographic generalization.
• Last update was in 2014, indicating potential staleness.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis.

Time Range

78 to -64 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

2014-01-01

Geography

Saco Heath Bog, Maine, United States Of America.