Surface Temperature Reconstructions

Surface temperature reconstructions are scientific methods used to estimate past climate temperatures by analyzing natural records like tree rings, ice cores, sediment layers, and coral reefs. These records contain clues about historical temperature changes over centuries or millennia. By studying these archives, scientists create a timeline of how Earth's surface temperature has varied, helping us understand climate patterns, natural variability, and human impacts. This information is crucial for predicting future climate trends and assessing how recent warming compares to natural climate shifts in Earth's history.