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study method > dating > dendrochronology

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dendrochronology  

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  • Dendrochronology (or tree-ring dating) is the scientific method of dating tree rings (also called growth rings) to the exact year they were formed. As well as dating them, this can give data for dendroclimatology, the study of climate and atmospheric conditions during different periods in history from wood. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrochronology)

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