NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Lake Chichancanab Terminal Classic Droughts Gypsum Hydration Water Isotopes

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This archived Paleoclimatology Study is available from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), under the World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology. The associated NCEI study type is Lake. The data include parameters of instrumental with a geographic location of Yucatan, Mexico. The time period coverage is from 2495 to -65 in calendar years before present (BP). See metadata information for parameter and study location details. Please cite this study when using the data.

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title	NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Lake Chichancanab Terminal Classic Droughts Gypsum Hydration Water Isotopes