Google Earth

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Cyril Roger

“Explore the globe”

by Cyril Roger about Google Earth

Google Earth lets you explore our world from far away and right up close. The application lets you zoom in on any part of the world and for some places, observe from a few meters away.

Explore and learn.

Google Earth not only displays satellite images but it also includes terrains and 3D reconstruction of buildings. You can look for directions and businesses, just like in Google Maps and pinpoint areas or draw on maps straight in Google Earth.

Google Earth includes a very wide, and constantly increasing library of layers, which you can add to the map to enrich your experience. You'll find all sorts of information, from historical landscapes to national parks, regions where you can find endangered species or tourist spots. Google Earth will also showcase more news related information such as forest fires or tsunamis.

But Google Earth is not limited to terrain, and with every new version, it adds new sources of satellite imagery and information about other areas in the world. Say you're really into stars; then you should turn to the Sky mode and navigate among the constellations. Or, if you prefer exploring the seas, enable the Water surface option and learn all the secrets about oceans and marine creatures. Feeling more adventurous? Select the Moon or the Mars options and take a walk in space without leaving your easy chair. What's more, Google Earth also lets you travel in time by providing you with a new Historical Imagery function that allows you to see the evolution of certain locations during the past few years.

Navigation.

Moving around in Google Earth is incredibly intuitive thanks to the multiple navigation tools. Some areas will show less information than others, and Google Earth is known to use up a substantial amount of bandwidth, but it remains a fascinating piece of software

Conclusion.

Google Earth is as of yet an unequaled application. Browse around the world, zoom into streets, gaze at the stars or dive into the ocean. Millions of possibilities.

Pros
  • Find businesses and directions
  • Lots of different layers
  • Explore the Earth, but also the sky, the Moon and Mars
  • Freedom to move anywhere
Cons
  • Can take time to load
  • Uses up bandwidth
  • Images not always updated
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Google Earth (29) User reviews

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  • taqwe taqwe
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    i hate this 6 version, hard to keep it in place when attempting to pin point a location. When the cameras were removed from the street view it caused it to be hard to use. I WANT version 5 back !!!... More

    • Review of Google Earth - 15 Mar 2011
      This review is liked by 22 of 23
  • dewolf9 dewolf9
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    when will it be updated,its 2011!I would like to see my new house and friends ones.Other wise i love google earth.... More

    • Review of Google Earth - 29 May 2011
      This review is liked by 11 of 11
  • babykitty babykitty
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    want version 5 back with the yellowe cameras was so much better. why can't google also keep the version 5 with the yellow cameras for people who would rather have that version. Feel like they could... More

    • Review of Google Earth - 21 Jan 2012
      This review is liked by 9 of 9
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