Tree Ring Chronology from Gudar Cantavieja Spain for Paleoclimate Analysis

Tree ring data from a Pinus sylvestris (PISY) site in Gudar Cantavieja, Spain, provides a 141-year chronology for paleoclimate reconstruction. The time period coverage spans from 106 to -35 calendar years before present (BP). This archived study is maintained by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using the tree ring width chronology (ITRDB SPAI042).
• Calibrate climate models for Southern Europe by comparing the chronology against known historical climate periods.
• Analyze growth response to environmental stressors by examining the time-series of ring width measurements.
• Perform cross-dating with other Iberian tree ring chronologies using the shared calendar years before present (BP) timeline.

Strengths

• 141-year chronology provides a multi-decadal climate record.
• Data is archived and curated by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Geographic location (Spain, Southern Europe) is precisely specified for spatial analysis.

Limitations

• Temporal coverage ends at -35 BP, indicating the dataset is not updated with recent centuries.
• Sample size (number of tree cores) and replication statistics are unknown, affecting confidence in the record.
• The dataset was last updated in 1985, suggesting potential staleness in metadata and availability.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) from Pinus sylvestris samples.

Time Range

106 to -35 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Gudar Cantavieja, Spain, Southern Europe.