Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. Proxy data feels like a puzzle where some pieces are missing. But from what I’ve read, scientists are pretty good at accounting for anomalies, like a tree having a bad year. They look at trends over long periods, not just one-off events.
If you’re into this stuff, you might wanna check out the PAGES (Past Global Changes) website. It’s got some great resources on how proxy data is used in climate studies.
If you’re into this stuff, you might wanna check out the PAGES (Past Global Changes) website. It’s got some great resources on how proxy data is used in climate studies.