Tree rings tell tale of drought in Mongolia over the last 2,000 years
The data could help in predicting future dry spells
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TIMBER A scientist cuts into an ancient pine tree in Mongolia to examine its rings, which are offering new insights into the region’s past climate.
Neil Pederson