Dendrochronology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004916",
  "term": "Dendrochronology",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The scientific method of dating past events and climate changes by analyzing patterns of tree rings. Each annual growth ring reflects environmental conditions during its formation, with wider rings indicating favorable growth and narrower rings indicating stress. This technique provides high-resolution climate records extending back thousands of years.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dendrochronology/"
}