Curious blue rings in trees and shrubs reveal cold summers of the past—potentially caused by volcanic eruptions
Trees need a certain number of warm days in their growing seasons to grow properly; otherwise, the cell walls of new growth ...
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Scientists Decode the Secret of Unusual Blue Rings in Norway’s Trees
Blue growth rings in woody plant stems indicate years when cells failed to lignify properly due to summers that were too cold ...
Curious 'Blue Rings' in Trees Reveal Fiery Volcanic Secrets
Volcanic eruptions and cold summers leave lasting marks in the wood of northern trees, unlocking the secrets of past climate extremes.
Greek Reporter4d
Strange Blue Rings in Trees Reveal History of Volcanic Eruptions
In Norway, scientists have found blue rings in trees that hint at how volcanic eruptions disrupted growth throughout history.
Discover Magazine4d
Volcanic Blasts May Be to Blame for Strange Blue Rings in Norway’s Trees
Learn more about these signs of summertime cold, perhaps tied to volcanic activity in 1877 and 1902.