Google earth is the three dimensional planetary browser that shows our entire planet well minus a few top secret military bases in satellite imagery and aerial photos.
Google maps satellite image update.
Daily imagery is provided by services from nasa s gibs part of eosdis.
Although these images update regularly you typically won t see live changes and there may be a lag of up to a few years between the satellite image you see on your screen and the the way a location looks in real life.
Available on pc mac or linux.
Customize your view make use of google earth s detailed globe by tilting the map to save a perfect 3d view or diving into.
Storm tracks and forecast maps are created using the most recent data.
Google maps uses the same satellite data as google earth.
Import and export gis data and go back in time with historical imagery.
This allows you to define spots on google maps by browsing for the location you want to follow and then google maps will alert you whenever that spot is due for an update.
Historical imagery is sourced from microsoft and esri.
Google earth pro on desktop is free for users with advanced feature needs.
Can also search by keyword such as type of business.
It should not be confused with google maps as these are two separate software.
Feature images and videos on your map to add rich contextual information.
Provides directions interactive maps and satellite aerial imagery of many countries.
If you are just curious about seeing the most recent high resolution image you can find for a given area of interest and you don t care about getting access to the raw images or using what you see for some commercial purpose far and away the best tool you can use is google earth s explore new satellite imagery tool it s a phenomenal way to visually check on recent.