British Isles Tree Ring Chronology from 122 to -26 BP

148-year tree ring chronology from the British Isles, spanning from 122 to -26 calendar years before present. The dataset contains parameters for dendroclimatology and is archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. Data was published in 1976.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation using tree ring width and density parameters.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with instrumental records for the region.
• Analyze growth anomalies in the chronology to identify volcanic or extreme climatic events.
• Perform cross-dating with other European tree ring series to validate the chronology.

Strengths

• Covers a 148-year period (122 to -26 BP) for climate analysis.
• Archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Data is temporally stale, last updated in 1976, potentially lacking modern reanalysis.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and potential geographic bias within the British Isles are unknown.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection and analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

122 to -26 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

United Kingdom, British Isles.