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To understand the environmental conditions during this period, the researchers turned to climate proxy data, especially long-term records derived from tree rings. These natural archives allow scientists to reconstruct past weather patterns because the width of tree rings reflects the conditions in which the tree grew. In wet years, trees grow more quickly and produce wider rings, while dry years leave narrower ones.
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