Russian Tree Ring Chronology From 221 to -40 BP

Tree ring data from Russia, Eastern Europe, used for paleoclimatic reconstruction. The time series covers the period from 221 to -40 calendar years before present. This archived study is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical climate variables like temperature or precipitation using the tree ring width chronology.
• Calibrate and validate climate models for Eastern Europe with proxy data from the tree ring series.
• Analyze long-term environmental trends and anomalies in Russia using the dated tree ring records.

Strengths

• Time series spans 261 years, from 221 to -40 BP.
• Data is archived and curated by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last recorded update was in 1990, indicating potential staleness.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and site details are not provided in the available description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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Time Range

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

Freshness

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Geography

Russia, Eastern Europe.