Russian Tree Ring Chronology from 365 to -40 BP

A tree ring chronology dataset from the Khadutte River region in Russia, Eastern Europe. The data covers a time period from 365 to -40 calendar years before present (BP). It is archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical temperature or precipitation patterns using tree ring width series.
• Calibrate and validate climate models with proxy data from the 365 to -40 BP period.
• Analyze growth anomalies in the tree ring chronology to identify past climatic events.
• Cross-date this Russian chronology with other regional tree ring datasets for broader climate studies.

Strengths

• Time series covers a 405-year period (365 to -40 BP).
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 1990, indicating potential staleness in metadata or availability.
• Specific sample size (number of tree cores), measurement parameters, and data formats are unknown.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

From 365 to -40 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Khadutte River region, Russia, Eastern Europe.