What is Google Earth ?

Google Earth is a three dimensional (3D) visualizing interface used for quick and easy data publication. It combines the ingenuity of Google search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D environments and much more, thereby making the world's geographic information available to everyone. Google Earth consists of a 3D blank sphere superimposed by satellite imagery and additional data. A full description of this application, as well as a free version, is available on the official website at www.earth.google.com. This free version is the minimal requirement to view the samples posted on the following tabs.