Since tree rings are formed by patterns of growth in a tree, individual rings can tell us about the weather to which the tree was exposed during the year it was formed. (blog.drwile.com)
By the mid -»90s, scientists had identified similar patterns of growth and collapse in diverse natural systems, from forest fires to earthquakes. (discovermagazine.com)
Your child's doctor notes individual peaks and valleys, but she'll be more focused on the overall pattern of growth. (babycenter.com)