French weather map appears to show screaming face

A French weather website’s weather map has gotten attention after the color coded temperature regions formed the shape of a screaming face back on June 27.

The map, which was generated by Météociel using a variety of meteorological data, features a variety of red shades — which represents high temperatures, with the darkest areas forming the “face’s” eyes, mouth and nose.

On Twitter, users were comparing the image to Edvard Munch’s “Der Schrei der Natur” — commonly known as simply “The Scream.”

When reached by CNN, Météociel said the image was formed by pure coincidence.

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Most weather maps generated by weather agencies and TV stations rely on a blend of data and data modeling from a variety of sources which is then turned into visual representations, so it’s not unheard of for weather maps, much like clouds, to form shapes that suggest objects. 

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