Spanish Tree Ring Chronology from 205 to -35 BP

Southern European tree ring data from Spain, covering a 240-year period from 205 to -35 calendar years before present. The dataset is archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. Data was originally published in 1985.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using the tree ring width chronology.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the proxy time-series data from 205 to -35 BP with other paleoclimate records.
• Analyze growth patterns and anomalies in the Pinus species (PINI) record for ecological studies.
• Establish a dated chronology for archaeological or geological studies in Southern Europe using the tree ring series.

Strengths

• Covers a specific 240-year period (205 to -35 BP) for climate analysis.
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Provides a proxy climate record for the Southern Europe region, specifically Spain.

Limitations

• Temporal coverage is limited to a single 240-year window, not continuous to present.
• Data is from a single study location (Las Banas I), limiting spatial representativeness.
• The dataset was last updated in 1985, potentially lacking modern methodological refinements.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) from a Pinus species (PINI).

Time Range

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

Freshness

Last updated 1985-01-01.

Geography

Spain, Southern Europe (site: Las Banas I).