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==About==
 
==About==
  
On [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-21&lat=54&long=-3&zoom=9&abs=1 21st May 2008], the day the algorithm was published, the geohash for [[Carlisle, United Kingdom|Lancaster and Carlisle]] was a spot on the coast near Silverdale at 54.179467°, -2.861537°.
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On [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-21&lat=54&long=-3&zoom=9&abs=1 21st May 2008], the day the algorithm was published, the geohash for [[Carlisle, United Kingdom|Carlisle]] was a spot on the coast near Silverdale at 54.179467°, -2.861537°.
  
 
While Google maps shows this as being on land, it is actually in the treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay. The closest accessible location was a beach near small caravan park, visible on the aerial view.  
 
While Google maps shows this as being on land, it is actually in the treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay. The closest accessible location was a beach near small caravan park, visible on the aerial view.  

Revision as of 19:01, 22 May 2008

Morecambe Bay, containing the coordinates
Lancaster and Carlisle coordinates on 21st May 2008

About

On 21st May 2008, the day the algorithm was published, the geohash for Carlisle was a spot on the coast near Silverdale at 54.179467°, -2.861537°.

While Google maps shows this as being on land, it is actually in the treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay. The closest accessible location was a beach near small caravan park, visible on the aerial view.

Nick made a short video, available here.

People

Nick Taylor, around 9pm.