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dendrochronology: see dating dating, the determination of the age of an object, of a natural phenomenon, or of a series of events. There are two basic types of dating methods, relative and absolute. ..... Click the link for more information. . dendrochronologyMethod of scientific dating based on the analysis of tree rings. Because the width of annular rings varies with climatic conditions, laboratory analysis of timber core samples allows scientists to reconstruct the conditions that existed when a tree’s rings developed. By taking thousands of samples from different sites and different strata within a particular region, researchers can build a comprehensive historical sequence that becomes a part of the scientific record. Such master chronologies are used by archaeologists, climatologists, and others. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although a ring count is impossible, a little arithmetical exercise might give something better than a "wild" guess. He immediately guided the Lakers to three consecutive championships, increasing his personal ring count to nine. In the meantime, Jackson upped his ring count to nine, tying Auerbach's record. |
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