Oklahoma Oak Tree Ring Chronology from 178 to -30 BP

208 calendar years of tree ring data from Oklahoma, United States, covering the period from 178 to -30 years before present. The dataset was archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology and is associated with the NCEI study type 'Tree Ring'. The data was last updated in the NOAA system in 1980.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like precipitation or temperature using tree ring width parameters.
• Calibrate regional climate models by comparing the chronology from 178 to -30 BP with other proxy records.
• Analyze growth anomalies in the Oklahoma oak record to identify extreme historical drought or wet periods.
• Establish a dated tree ring sequence (ITRDB OK010) for cross-dating with other North American chronologies.

Strengths

• Covers a 208-year time period from 178 to -30 calendar years BP.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last known update was in 1980, indicating potential staleness in metadata or availability.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and data formats are not provided in the description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection (dendrochronology), likely from oak trees.

Time Range

From 178 to -30 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Oklahoma, United States of America.