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Posted on the 02 April 2012 by Gerard

The Wind Map, which was developed by Google computer scientists Fernanda Viégas and Martin Wattenberg, shows wind currents in a real time visualization. The map shows you the delicate tracery of wind flowing over the US. Click on the map to zoom in.
(thanks Cora)The Presurfer

Wind Map

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