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NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Rarotonga - Ion and Isotope Data and SST Reconstruction

browse graphicPaleoclimatology - Coral and Sclerosponge
This archived Paleoclimatology Study is available from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), under the World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology. The associated NCEI study type is Coral. The data include parameters of climate reconstructions|corals and sclerosponges with a geographic location of Cook Islands, Polynesia. The time period coverage is from 224 to -47 in calendar years before present (BP). See metadata information for parameter and study location details. Please cite this study when using the data.
  • Cite as: Linsley, B.K.; Wellington, G.M.; Schrag, D.P. (2000-07-01): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Rarotonga - Ion and Isotope Data and SST Reconstruction. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/nkcc-p742. Accessed [date].
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology
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Coverage DescriptionDate Range: 1726 CE to 1997 CE; Date Range: 224 cal yr BP to -47 cal yr BP;
Time Period1726 to 1997
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
N: -21.23
S: -21.23
E: -159.82
W: -159.82
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General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Decadal Sea Surface Temperature Variability in the Subtropical South Pacific from 1726 to 1997 AD
    • Associated Reference published 2000
      Braddock K. Linsley, Gerard M. Wellington, Daniel P. Schrag, 2000: Decadal Sea Surface Temperature Variability in the Subtropical South Pacific from 1726 to 1997 AD. Science, 290, 1145-1149, 10.1126/science.290.5494.1145
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2000-07-01
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress StatusComplete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Data update frequency not available
Supplemental Information
ABSTRACT SUPPLIED BY ORIGINATOR: We present a 271-year record of Sr/Ca variability in a coral from Rarotonga in the South Pacific gyre. Calibration with monthly sea surface temperature (SST) from satellite and ship measurements made in a grid measuring 1 by 1 degree over the period from 1981 to 1997 indicates that this Sr/Ca record is an excellent proxy for SST. Comparison with SST from ship measurements made since 1950 in a grid measuring 5 by 5 degree also shows that the Sr/Ca data accurately record decadal changes in SST. The entire Sr/Ca record back to 1726 shows a distinct pattern of decadal variability, with repeated decadal and interdecadal SST regime shifts greater than 0.75C. Comparison with decadal climate variability in the North Pacific, as represented by the Pacific Decadal Oscillation index (1900-1997), indicates that several of the largest decadal-scale SST variations at Rarotonga are coherent with SST regime shifts in the North Pacific. This hemispheric symmetry suggests that tropical forcing may be an important factor in at least some of the decadal variability observed in the Pacific Ocean.
PurposeRecords of past climate and ocean environment derived from stable isotope, trace metal, and other measurements made on corals and sclerosponges. Parameter keywords describe what was measured in this dataset. Additional summary information can be found in the abstracts of papers listed in the dataset citations.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Linsley, B.K.; Wellington, G.M.; Schrag, D.P. (2000-07-01): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Rarotonga - Ion and Isotope Data and SST Reconstruction. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/nkcc-p742. Accessed [date].
  • Please cite original publication, online resource, dataset and publication DOIs (where available), and date accessed when using downloaded data. If there is no publication information, please cite investigator, title, online resource, and date accessed. The appearance of external links associated with a dataset does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of external Web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the Department of Commerce/NOAA does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Department of Commerce/NOAA Web site.
Cited Authors
  • Linsley, B.K.
  • Wellington, G.M.
  • Schrag, D.P.
Originators
  • Linsley, B.K.
  • Wellington, G.M.
  • Schrag, D.P.
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Paleoclimate Indicators > Biological Records > Coral Deposits
  • Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Paleoclimate Indicators > Ocean/Lake Records > Coral Deposits
  • Earth Science > Paleoclimate > Ocean/Lake Records > Coral Deposits
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate reconstructions|corals and sclerosponges
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate reconstructions|corals and sclerosponges
  • earth science > paleoclimate > corals and sclerosponges
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate reconstructions|corals and sclerosponges
  • earth science > paleoclimate > corals and sclerosponges > trace metals
  • earth science > paleoclimate > corals and sclerosponges > physical properties
  • earth science > paleoclimate > corals and sclerosponges > oxygen isotopes
  • Sea Surface Temperature Reconstruction
Paleoenvironmental Standard Terms (PaST) Thesaurus
  • What: sea surface temperature; Material: strontium/calcium
  • What: sea surface temperature; Material: strontium/calcium
  • What: strontium/calcium; Material: Porites lutea
  • What: age; Material: null
Data Center keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords
  • Ocean > Pacific Ocean > South Pacific Ocean > Polynesia > Cook Islands > Rarotonga > LATITUDE -21.23 > LONGITUDE -159.82
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Linsley, B.K.; Wellington, G.M.; Schrag, D.P. (2000-07-01): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Rarotonga - Ion and Isotope Data and SST Reconstruction. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/nkcc-p742. Accessed [date].
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