A picture of Earth through time
Google launched an interactive time-lapse tool showing 25 years of Earth's changes, developed with USGS, NASA, and TIME, using millions of satellite images to enhance environmental awareness and inform policy.
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Google has launched an interactive time-lapse experience that allows users to view changes to the Earth's surface over the past 25 years. This project, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NASA, and TIME, compiles millions of satellite images into a comprehensive visual representation of the planet's transformation. Users can explore significant phenomena such as the development of Dubai's Palm Islands, the retreat of Alaska's Columbia Glacier, and the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon from 1984 to 2012. The images were sourced from the Landsat program, which has been monitoring Earth since the 1970s. Google sifted through over two million images, totaling 909 terabytes of data, to create high-quality annual images for every location on Earth. The final product is a seamless, browsable HTML5 animation available on Google's Timelapse website. This initiative aims to enhance public understanding of environmental changes and inform future policies regarding the planet's stewardship.
- Google has released a time-lapse tool showcasing 25 years of Earth's changes.
- The project was developed with USGS, NASA, and TIME, utilizing millions of satellite images.
- Users can view significant environmental changes, including urban growth and glacier retreat.
- The images were sourced from the Landsat program, operational since the 1970s.
- The initiative aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and influence policy decisions.
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4 commentsThe submitted article is a bit random, it's from 2013 and primarily links to a version of the project that doesn't work anymore (as far as I can tell). The Google+ links also really make you feel the passage of time.
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