Friday, June 27, 2025

Google Earth turns 20: A look back on major moments

Happy birthday! I have used Google Earth frequently and found it very useful. It started with Street View.

"For 20 years, Google Earth has helped us explore and understand the world. With billions of images across aerial photography, satellite imagery, Street View and 3D visuals, Google Earth offers a stunning view of our world. ...

2005: Google Earth went viral at launch and was downloaded 100 million times in just its first week. Two months later, Hurricane Katrina hit, and we quickly worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make updated imagery available to first responders on the ground — a preview of our future impact. ..."

Google Earth turns 20: A look back on major moments "We’re taking a look back at the major launches, moments and milestones that made Google Earth what it is today."

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone.


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