New! 8 Guided Tours to Explore in Google Earth
By Kristin Appenbrink, Editorial Lead, Google Earth
The month of September brought celebrations of cultural heritage with a look at Latino trailblazers and tours of Little Indias around the world. We also tested everyone’s knowledge of how people get around in our transportation quiz and explored Petra, the ancient archeological site. Finally, we revisited a few old favorites like this collection of Beautiful Places to be in Fall and examined the effects of a warming planet through satellite imagery with See Climate Change’s Impact during the Climate Strike.
Hurricane Dorian from Above
Hurricane Dorian from Above: We monitored the path of Hurricane Dorian in our live-updating Current Hurricanes & Tropical Storms data layer, and shared the imagery showing the effects of the storm in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and the eastern coast of the United States. This is the same imagery made available to crisis response teams in order to coordinate rescue efforts. Plus, it helps us all understand just how devastating storms like Dorian can be.
Latino Trailblazers
Latino Trailblazers: To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month (which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15), we explored the lives of 13 Latino icons including Roberto Clemente, Celia Cruz, Frida Kahlo and more. Take the tour to visit important places in their lives and learn about their achievements in art, science, athletics and more. Read more about the collection on The Keyword.
Literary Locations in Real Life
Literary Locations in Real Life: Visit the real-world locations that have inspired scenes from some of your favorite books — from London’s King’s Cross Station, which is the home to Platform 9 ¾ from the Harry Potter series, to the cafe that inspired locations in Stieg Larsson’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and where he spent many hours writing.
Behind the Scenes of Petra
Behind the Scenes of Petra: Explore the archeological site carved into the red sandstone walls of the Siq passageway in Jordan, including the Treasury, which has been the backdrop for several films including “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
Quiz: Transportation
Quiz: Transportation: Think you know all about planes, trains and automobiles? Test your knowledge in our latest quiz. We’ll even give you a hint: Cocotaxis are a popular method of transportation on the streets of Havana.
Discover in Street View
We’re continuing our world tour of Street View locations by making stops in Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Cambodia, Serbia, Hungary, Puerto Rico, Mongolia, Peru, United Kingdom, Senegal and Slovakia. Just try to contain your wanderlust.
Magical Glass Sculptures
Magical Glass Sculptures: From the works of Dale Chihuly to a stained glass installation deep in the forest in Gloucestershire, England, we tour some of the most colorful and breathtaking glass works around the world.
Little Indias Around the World
Little Indias Around the World: See how the traditions of India have been spread and adapted through 11 different communities around the globe.
