New study reveals ancient wetness levels, unlocking secrets of past climates.
Ombrotrophic mires can tell us about past climates. This study looked at a mire in Northumberland to see how wetness changed over time. They used testate amoebae, plant remains, and humification to figure this out. The results showed that the wetness levels varied in different types of peat. The records from two cores matched up well in the last 1000 years. The changes seen in the mire match historical records. This study suggests a new way to combine different data to improve our understanding of past climates.