What are the implications of using a globally distributed CDN for caching frequently accessed weather data?

Using a globally distributed CDN (Content Delivery Network) for caching frequently accessed weather data has several significant implications, primarily reduced latency, improved availability, and decreased origin server load. A 'CDN' is a network of geographically distributed servers that cache content and deliver it to users from the server closest to them. 'Latency' refers to the delay between when a user requests data and when they receive it. 'Availability' refers to the percentage of time that the system is operational and accessible to users. 'Origin server load' refers to the amount of traffic ....