From an initial global perspective, a simple point and click can bring a wider range of geographic details into sight.Īt its closest to the ground, Google Earth provides remarkable residential and commercial street views.
Google Earth allows users to pan, rotate, and tilt the entire Earth as well as zoom in and out of virtually any location on its surface. Users can instantly transition from a two-dimensional (2D) to a three-dimensional (3D) viewpoint with the click of a tab. It creates this virtual globe by seamlessly integrating and superimposing overhead images with established geographic information system (GIS) data. We’ve curated 20,000 different places, so roll the dice and see where the world takes you.Offering a unique opportunity to “travel the world without leaving your seat,” Google Earth uses remarkable digital technology to place “the whole world in your hands.” The leading geographical browser (or “geobrowser”) on the market today, this computer program is available free of charge as both an online website and a mobile application.ĭrawing upon actual satellite and aerial imagery, Google Earth digitally renders the entire Earth into a highly accurate, interactive, and user-friendly globe. You might discover the lush green Pemba Island off the Swahili coast, the historic La Scala opera house in Milan, Italy or the Zao Hot Spring in Yamagata, Japan. With more than 50 immersive stories in Voyager, and more added weekly, there are lots of adventures to choose from.Įxplore and learn about anywhereUncover hidden gems the world over with “I’m feeling lucky,” a new feature that takes you somewhere unexpected with the click of a button. And make a stop in Mexico with Lola, one of 12 little monsters featured in Sesame Street's Girl Muppets Around the World, and learn about modern Mayan cultures. Then head to Gombe National Park in Tanzania and hear from Jane Goodall about her team’s chimpanzee research and conservation efforts. Start with Natural Treasures from BBC Earth, and journey to six habitats-from islands to mountains to jungles-and learn about the unique and thrilling wildlife in each.
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