From the ArcaMax Publishing, Trivia Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/trivia/s-452661-882861

What invention led to the first weather maps?

The invention and development of the telegraph in the 1840s made possible the swift collection of information from widespread weather stations, and thus enabled the first weather maps to be drawn.

This news arrived on: 11/29/2008

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