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Virtual Tourismhttp://www.virtualtourism.blogspot.comTake a virtual ride on the Glacier Express, Switzerland.From Zermatt in the west to St Moritz in the east, the Glacier Express provides passengers with a spectacular view of Switzerland's beautiful scenery. Now, you can join in this experience by touring the route and viewing videos of the main stops. Viewing tip: Turn on 'terrain' in your "Layers" for maximum effect.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/glacier_express_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/glacier_express_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth 4.2
Szilágyi Gáborhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/373620Take a tour of Hungary's national parks.In this file, we are treated to a tour of Hungary's national parks. With overlays, descriptions and photographs, this KML provides many forms of information set in a geospatial context.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/national_parks_hungary_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/national_parks_hungary_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Matt Foxhttp://www.gelib.comView archived MODIS images of the day as overlays in Google Earth.Put together by Matt Fox at GE Library, this KML offers the best images captured by MODIS. Each of these images has been overlaid onto the Earth giving fascinating insight into various weather conditions - from dust storms in the Arabian gulf to Hurricanes in the gulf of Mexico. As these images are "superoverlays", you can zoom in further to see the image in higher quality.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/modis_gelib_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/modis_gelib_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Micki Danielhttp://instech.knox.k12tn.net/bltcinfo/GoogleEarth/GoogleEarthTravelLogs.htmTour Namibia in a rich geospatial context, reading descriptions and viewing photos along the way.Tour Namibia in a rich geospatial context, reading descriptions and viewing photos along the way. Each placemark contains an image and brief journal entry about the traveller's experiences across this spectacular part of Africa.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/namibia_trip_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/namibia_trip_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Stephen Nicholsonhttp://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/992723Geographically explore the life of one of history's most accomplished navigators.In this beautifully crafted KML, you can view the places that formed part of Captain Matthew Flinder's voyages to map Australia. Each placemark contains a highly informative description bubble enabling you to read a travelogue of Flinders' adventures around Australia.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/matthew_flinders_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/matthew_flinders_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Mill House Photographyhttp://www.millhouse.nlTake a photographic tour of Iceland's beautiful scenery.In this KML, you can view lots of high quality photographs showing off Iceland's spectacular scenery. From the Northern Lights and glaciers to urban Reykjavík and....Broccoli...! Yep that's right...Broccoli...!http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/iceland_waypoints_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/iceland_waypoints_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
cosine Science & Computing BVhttp://www.cosine.nlView a fascinating animation showing cosmic ray shower analysis.This KML provides a fascinating insight into the changes that occur when a cosmic ray hits the Earth. By pressing the animation play button in the top of the viewer, you can view the levels of energy hitting the ground. This type of KML can prove very useful in communicating scientific data to large numbers of people. Viewing tip: To the left of the time slider, is a small "clock" icon. This will allow you to control the speed of the animation. Try viewing this animation at different speeds.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/cosmic_ray_shower_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/cosmic_ray_shower_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
BuildingGreen, Inc.http://www.buildinggreen.comExplore a KML showcasing "Green" buildings."What are "green buildings"? This KML showcases buildings across the United States that are included in the Department of Energy's High Performance Buildings Database, which features buildings that meet certain energy and environmental performance guidelines. Be sure to click the "View 3D model in Google Earth" link to see a 3D virtual representation of the building."http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/great_green_buildings_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/great_green_buildings_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
XMM-Newton Science Operations Centre, ESAhttp://xmm.esac.esa.intView data collected by the XMM-Newton observatory in Sky.Orbiting high above the Earth is the XMM-Newton observatory (named after Sir Isaac Newton). The European Space Agency have crafted this KML showing data collected by the program - matching the information available in Google Sky. Descriptions, photos and links are all included to provide a fascinating tour of space.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/esa_sky_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/esa_sky_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth 4.2
Pict Earthhttp://pictearth.comView two very high resolution images showing the destruction caused by the Southern California fires.The Southern California fires of October 2007 were some of the most ferocious the state has ever seen. The ability for the public to be geographically informed played an important part in the disaster response to the fires. Pict'Earth are a company who specialize in the collection of high resolution imagery and have provided a sample image to us showing the devastation caused by the flames. This is a prime example of using Google Earth as a platform to rapidly provide information in a geographical context.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/pict_earth_fire_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/pict_earth_fire_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
fotoausflug.dehttp://www.fotoausflug.de/en-index.htmlView high quality panoramas from several German cities.In this KML, you can view geographically organized panoramas for several German cities. Each description bubble contains a preview image and description of the place along with a link to the panorama that you can explore.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/fotoausflug_de_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/fotoausflug_de_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
David Herringhttp://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/dherring/ge/googleearth.htmTake a geographical tour of the novel "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.""A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is one of author James Joyce's most famous works. By using Google Earth, David Herring from the Google Earth Education Community has told Joyce's story geographically by showing the places in the novel. This KML is a prime example of enhancing information through geography.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/james_joyce_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/james_joyce_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Steven van Roodehttp://www.transitofvenus.nlCheck out the where next transit of Venus will be visible from.In 2012, a transit of Venus takes place(when Venus crosses between the Earth and the Sun). This KML explores both historical observations from previous transits and where will be the best place to view the next one from.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/transit_venus_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/transit_venus_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Terradexhttp://www.terradex.comWhat is the air quality like right now? Find out here.This KML provides real time monitoring of the current air quality in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Updated every hour, air quality from hundreds of monitoring stations is shown giving a break down of the results. This type of KML can prove very useful for those with health problems (and those providing care), allowing them to plan their movement better and prepare for any potential issues that may arise from a peak in pollutants.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/terradex_air_quality_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/terradex_air_quality_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
Walkhighlandshttp://www.walkhighlands.co.ukWalk the Scottish highlands from the comfort of your home.In this KML, you can walk the Scottish highlands. First virtually, then if you feel like some fresh air and exercise, download a GPS track to your device and set off! Viewing tip: Turn on the "Terrain" in your layers to explore the area of outstanding natural beauty.http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/small/walk_highlands_sm.jpghttp://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/walk_highlands_lg.jpgOpen in Google Earth
