In 2009 Google announced a new version of Google Earth with an extra feature. From version 5.0 users could exploit their share of the Earth that went beyond the layer of soil, namely the deep sea. Due to a partnership with National Geographic, they were able to show the program parts of various areas of the four great oceans. And this week the areas covered have been expanded and gained a new feature: high resolution.
The new images were placed in service thanks to the work of dozens of institutions, being the main one was the Lamont-Doherty Observatory of Columbia University. His team of researchers and officials healed and digitized more than 20 years of data from more than 500 cruise ships made by 12 different institutions.
See the video below to get a taste of the quality of the new images.
To install your new layer in Google Earth, simply download this kmz file and start exploring the ocean floor. And the best part: no need to put a wet suit or getting wet.
The new images were placed in service thanks to the work of dozens of institutions, being the main one was the Lamont-Doherty Observatory of Columbia University. His team of researchers and officials healed and digitized more than 20 years of data from more than 500 cruise ships made by 12 different institutions.
See the video below to get a taste of the quality of the new images.
To install your new layer in Google Earth, simply download this kmz file and start exploring the ocean floor. And the best part: no need to put a wet suit or getting wet.
