NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Leviathan Cave, Nevada 13,000 Year Speleothem Stable Isotope Data

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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 Cave. The data include parameters of instrumental with a geographic location of United States Of America. The time period coverage is from 13950 to -67 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 - Leviathan Cave, Nevada 13,000 Year Speleothem Stable Isotope Data