Time-Lapse Weather Watching: SF Embarcadero

Creating the Campus

Creating the Campus
High-speed Observations x 4

Time-Lapse Weather Watching

Each of these time-lapse videos captures a 24-hour day in just under two minutes. Developed by artist Ken Murphy and curated by staff scientist Sebastian Martin, they offer unique views of the environment at our new home.

High-speed Observations x 4

Four days between April and September 2011

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Calm Weather and Changing Clouds

Rain and Sun

Solstice

Summer Fog

Night Lights

High-Speed Observations x 4

Full Moon and Contrails

A Sunny and Windy Day

Rainy Weather

Showers and Cumulus Clouds

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