Observed arrival · 2026-10-15
WebGCM puts a live climate model in your browser
WebGCM runs a global climate model live in the browser, with interactive views of winds, temperature, rain, clouds, ice, and ocean currents.
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- People curious about climate models and interactive Earth systems
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- The model can use up to 128 subdivisions on desktop or 64 on phones and tablets, with a startup test selecting a suitable resolution.
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The simulation is described as starting from day 1825—the March equinox at the end of a five-year spin-up—and computing on the graphics card through WebGPU. Its stated desktop configuration reaches about 164,000 cells at 56 km across; phones and tablets use a lower-resolution option of about 41,000 cells at 112 km across. A first-open test chooses a suitable engine and resolution for the device.
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