Perpetual Oceans Video

Here is another very cool example of dynamic geology art. This video, called Perpetual Ocean, was created by NASA and shows the movement of ocean currents over a period spanning from July 2005 to October 2007. The video is silent and simply shows the swirls and patterns of ocean currents around the globe. The video was created using a computer model called Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean, Phase II (ECCO2). The model incorporates ocean temperature and flow data to create a web of white and blue lines that reflects the velocity of ocean currents. According to NASA their goal was "to use ocean flow data to create a simple, visceral experience."  In my opinion they succeeded in a big way! This video is truly beautiful and is another great example of geology art in that it unifies impact and is beauty. Enjoy the video!

Matt