Russian Tree Ring Chronology for Climate Reconstruction

Tree ring width measurements from a site in Russia provide a proxy climate record. The chronology spans 193 years, from 153 to -40 calendar years before present. This dataset was archived by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information and last updated in 1990.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing tree ring width variations over the 193-year chronology.
• Calibrate the chronology against other regional proxy records using the documented calendar year BP time axis.
• Study the response of tree growth to climate events within the specific geographic context of Russia, Eastern Europe.

Strengths

• Chronology provides a continuous 193-year climate proxy record.
• Data is archived and curated by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 1990, potentially lacking modern reanalysis or standardization.
• Geographic coverage is limited to a single site in Russia, limiting regional representativeness.
• Specific measurement parameters and sample depth are not detailed in the provided description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring measurements collected and processed for dendrochronological analysis.

Time Range

153 to -40 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Russia, Eastern Europe.