Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Tutankhamun's Tomb

Angel Tello

Examine the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.

In this detailed 3D model created by Angel Tello, you can explore the tomb of Tutankhamun, arguably the most famous of the Egyptian pharaohs. You'll begin at the entrance and then descend into the tomb, seeing the treasures that lay undiscovered until 1922, when Howard Carter made a similar trip in real life, and unearthed a fascinating piece of history. Turn on the "Terrain" in your layers section for added effect.

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/tut_sm.jpg

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Geosights of Utah

Utah Geological Survey

http://www.geology.utah.gov

Explore the varied geographical features of Utah.

From sand dunes to snow-capped mountains to thriving forests, with this file you can fly from placemark to placemark as you explore the rich geographical spectrum of the state of Utah.

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Geo-biography of Neil Armstrong

Paul Dorsey

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/793057

Explore "The Life and Rides of Neil Armstrong."

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." These words, uttered by Neil Armstrong on July 20th, 1969, are arguably the most famous of the 20th century. In this file, you can explore Neil Armstrong's fascinating life in 69 steps.

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Somalia Refugee Migration

Chad Zimmerman

Learn about the refugee crisis affecting Somalia.

This geographical representation enables you to explore the refugee crisis affecting Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu. Using lines to show the paths people have taken and polygons to represent numbers, this file offers a much richer and more detailed understanding of one of Africa's most pressing current problems.

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/mogadishu_sm.jpg

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The Works of Claes Oldenburg

Ryan Conn

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/236498

Take a close look at the works of Claes Oldenburg.

Sculptors Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen have collaborated to create works of art around the globe. Each of these pieces, which typically feature large versions of everyday objects, has been geographically "placed" into Earth by Ryan Conn, a member of the Google Earth community, so now we can all enjoy a bird's eye view of these offbeat, intriguing works of art.

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/claes_oldenburg_sm.jpg

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Hurricane Katrina

Brian Flood

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/607833

View an animation of Hurricane Katrina's destructive path.

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck in the gulf of Mexico killing nearly 2,000 people and causing billions of dollars worth of damage. This animation uses satellite overlays to show the path this devastating hurricane took. Use the time slider along the top to visualize this deadly storm.

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Friday, May 11, 2007

Darfur - Destruction of 1,000 Villages

Brad Taylor

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/721111

Bear witness to the ongoing Darfur genocide.

While exploring high resolution satellite imagery, Brad Taylor discovered images illustrating the destruction of some 1,000 villages in the Darfur region of Sudan. You can read detailed stories about the villages' plights by clicking on the related placemarks.

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/darfur_village_destruction_sm.jpg

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

HMS Endurance 2006-2007

Scott Andrew Ellis

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/743653

Follow HMS Endurance during the 2006-2007 austral summer.

This KML follows British Royal Navy research vessel HMS Endurance as she travels to the Antarctic's harsh waters to carry out research and governmental duties. You can trace the ship's path and view status reports about sites visited and the crew's missions.

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/endurance_97_sm.jpg

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Sites of Ancient Rome

Jim

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/833070

Explore ancient Rome in a rich geospatial context.

Enjoy a guided tour of the sites of ancient Rome from the comfort of your desktop. From the Colosseum to the ruins of the Temple of Minerva, each placemark offers a brief history of the specific location.

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