Google Earth 5

Google Earth 5 is available to download and includes many new features, including

• Historical imagery from around the world
• Ocean floor and surface data from marine experts (see image)
• Simplified touring with audio and voice recording

Where's Santa?

'NORAD tracks Santa' goes live at 11am on 1st December at http://www.noradsanta.org/ where you can find new games and activities every day leading up to Christmas Eve.

On Christmas Eve, get up-to-the-minute reports and streaming videos from key stops on Santa's trip around the world. Google software will output live images from NORAD's high-speed digital “Santa Cams," and Google Maps and Google Earth will follow Santa as he travels around the world.

Here's a glimpse from last year!

River Exe flood prevention scheme - a Google Earth Tour

On another blog, Digital Geography, there's a link to a kmz file that overlays a tour on Google Earth of the flood prevention scheme on the lower River Exe. Here's a couple of screen shots to show you what's in store!


If you do not have Google Earth, download it here. Thanks to Noel Jenkins for creating this excellent tour!