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The effect of uncertainties in natural forcing records on simulated temperature during the last millennium
School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Andrew P. Schurer
School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Matthew Toohey
Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Lauren R. Marshall
Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, Durham, UK
Gabriele C. Hegerl
School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Short summary
Evidence from tree rings and ice cores provides incomplete information about past volcanic eruptions and the Sun's activity. We model past climate with varying solar and volcanic scenarios and compare it to reconstructed temperature. We confirm that the Sun's influence was small and that uncertain volcanic activity can strongly influence temperature shortly after the eruption. On long timescales, independent data sources closely agree, increasing our confidence in understanding of past climate.
Evidence from tree rings and ice cores provides incomplete information about past volcanic...
