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Temperature variability in the Iberian Range since 1602 inferred from tree-ring records
University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza,
Spain
Environmental Sciences Institute of the University of
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Department of Geography, Johannes Gutenberg University,
55099 Mainz, Germany
Miguel Ángel Saz
University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza,
Spain
Environmental Sciences Institute of the University of
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
José María Cuadrat
University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza,
Spain
Environmental Sciences Institute of the University of
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Jan Esper
Department of Geography, Johannes Gutenberg University,
55099 Mainz, Germany
Martín de Luis
University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza,
Spain
Environmental Sciences Institute of the University of
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Short summary
Through this study, and inferred from 316 series of tree-ring width, we developed a maximum temperature reconstruction that is significant for much of the Iberian Peninsula (IP). This reconstruction will not only help to understand the past climate of the IP but also serve to improve future climate change scenarios particularly affecting the Mediterranean area.
Through this study, and inferred from 316 series of tree-ring width, we developed a maximum...
