400-year multi-parameter reconstruction of Carpathian temperatures from tree rings

Abstract

Despite numerous proxy-based climate reconstructions and relatively long instrumental records throughout Europe, reliable information about past climate is still lacking in some regions, particularly eastern parts of the continent. This issue is linked to limitations in data quality and large uncertainties in existing records. The REPLICATE project aims to fill this spatial paleoclimatic and data quality gap by applying a tree-ring multi-parameter approach to reconstruct climate using Norway spruce (Picea abies) samples. We are developing a set of temperature reconstructions across the Carpathian Mountain arc that will advance our understanding of recent climatic variability in this region.