This site from NOAA's National Climactic Data Center features interactive paleoclimatology maps. Users can examine data about coral, paleolimnology, lake level studies, Palmer drought reconstructions, plus tree ring, borehole and fire history records. Data types allow users to investigate proxy locations against base map data. Step by step instructions are included.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Tools, Audio/Visual:Maps Special Interest: Visualization Data Derived: Data Derived Data Source: Observational Data Science Background Required: Basic scientific background required Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change
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