Russian Tree Ring Chronology from 263 to 46 BCE

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives a tree ring dataset from Russia, Eastern Europe. The data covers a time period from 263 to -46 in calendar years before present (BP). This study is maintained by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate radiocarbon dating or other chronological models with the dated tree ring series.
• Analyze long-term ecological trends and forest response to historical events in Russia.

Strengths

• Time series spans approximately 309 years (263 to -46 BP).
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Limitations

• Dataset was last updated in 1996, potentially lacking modern methodological refinements.
• Geographic coverage is limited to a specific, undisclosed location in Russia, Eastern Europe.
• Specific parameters, sample size, and measurement details are not provided in the summary.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

From 263 to -46 in calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

1996-01-01

Geography

Russia, Eastern Europe.