Interactive map shows how the ice bucket challenge took over the world

An interactive map which tracks when and where the hashtag #icebucketchallenge was mentioned over the course of a month is truly mesmorising.

The map below shows how the viral phenomenon exploded across the globe in August, growing in popularity as the weeks pass.

The map follows the use of the hashtag #icebucketchallenge to monitor where and when people were participating.

The increased uptake across the globe is clearly impacted by the crowds of celebrities who took part in the challenge.

Can't see the map? Click here.