Missouri Tree Ring Chronology for Paleoclimate Reconstruction

200 to 8 calendar years before present (BP) of tree ring data from Jefferson County, Missouri. The dataset provides parameters for dendrochronological analysis and climate reconstruction. It is archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical climate variables like temperature or precipitation using tree ring width parameters.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with instrumental records from the region.
• Analyze growth patterns and environmental stressors for the specific tree species (JUVI) in Jefferson County.
• Establish a dated chronology for archaeological or geological studies in Missouri using the tree ring time series.

Strengths

• Time series covers a span of 192 years (200 to 8 BP).
• Geographically specific to Jefferson County, Missouri, United States.

Limitations

• Data last updated in 1942, indicating potential staleness and lack of modern curation.
• Sample size and specific tree ring parameters (e.g., width, density) are unknown from the description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection and analysis by the University of Chicago Tree Ring Laboratory.

Time Range

200 to 8 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America.