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Cherry blossom timing
Our World in Data's scatter plot drew 23.6K views on X: 0.8x its typical post and #94 of 139 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
Rising global temperatures can influence the timing of events, such as when crops are ready to plant and harvest and when flowers and trees bloom.
Why it spread
It spread because a trusted independent author at a big source paired a long historical record with a clear climate signal, drawing 262 likes, 78 reposts, 7 quotes, 41 saves and 23,617 views.
What worked
- The post anchors a familiar climate story in a single vivid example, the Kyoto cherry blossom peak, with records stretching back over 1200 years.
- The scatter chart makes an abstract trend concrete by showing cherry trees blossoming earlier due to warmer spring temperatures.
- It carries a visible source line and a branded identity, which supports trust even though the quote rate was below average.
What to borrow
We can take one narrow, well documented local series with a long history and let a simple scatter form carry the climate or timing message, while keeping our own source line and brand visible.
Careful
Do not over read the low quote rate or treat the view and save counts as proof of deep engagement, and do not assume the same framing will travel for every topic.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Our World in Data.
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| GET | /api/v1/charts/bca13861f440 | Title, publisher, date, form, point count; with a Max key, the data link | Open |
| GET | /api/v1/charts/bca13861f440/data | Every point with its provenance and confidence, plus the redraw spec. Add ?format=csv for CSV | Max |
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How far did Our World in Data's "Cherry blossom timing" chart travel?
23,617 views, 262 likes, 78 reposts and 41 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 28.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A scatter plot. Cherry trees are blossoming earlier due to warmer spring temperatures.
Can I use Our World in Data's chart?
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