Imagery for Myanmar (Burma)

Google Earth Outreach

http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2008/05/imagery-for-myanmar-burma.html

In the aftermath of the Cyclone Nargis, residents and aid workers are struggling to recover in Myanmar (Burma). Numerous satellite imagery providers have provided pre- and post-cyclone imagery in order to help disaster relief responders on the ground. The KML file provided displays the imagery and other datasets such as the cyclone path, flooded areas, and health facilities.

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

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/cyclone_nargis_lg.jpg

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Global Database of Dams

Dr Mark Mulligan

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geography/research/emm/geodata/geowikis.html

View and contribute to developing a global database of dams.

One of the things I like best about Google Earth, is the participatory mapping element of it, where the current 350,000,000 number of users of Google Earth, are as the local experts, building the maps of the future. Dr Mark Mulligan from Kings College London is one individual who is facilitating this effort by providing a KML in which you, the user can explore and contribute to collecting a global database of dams.

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

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/dams_database_lg.jpg

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Spot Image Disasters On The Earth

Spot Image

http://www.spotimage.com

View the locations where natural (and sometimes man made) disasters have occurred.

From floods affecting thousands in the UK to earthquakes in Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan, this KML created by Spot Image documents disasters (both natural and man made) that have affected our planet. Each placemark provides a geographical reference point with links to maps and additional information. By using "network links" (a tutorial is available in our "tutorials" section), this KML can be updated as required without you, the user needing to take any action to see the latest information.

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

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/spot_image_disasters_lg.jpg

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Archaeology of Lower Egypt

The Egypt Exploration Society

http://www.ees.ac.uk

Tour the spectacular archaeological sites of the Nile delta.

This KML explores one of the most archaeologically interesting areas of the world - the Nile delta. The Egypt Exploration Society's Delta Survey has presented their fascinating documentation of this part of Egypt, enabling us to tour and feel a greater connection through textual and photographic information contained within the placemark description balloons.

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

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/egypt_exploration_lg.jpg

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Black Tides: The Worst Oil Spill Disasters in History

David Tryse

http://david.tryse.net/googleearth/

Learn about the world's worst oil disasters viewing when and where they occurred.

David Tryse has become somewhat of a KML legend over the past year, pushing the boundaries of KML and producing some wonderful KML 'stories' (his EDGE case study can be found in the Case Studies section of the Outreach site). This KML provides an account of "Black Tides" from the 1960's onwards - each spill represented by a 'polygon' and description balloon providing photographs and additional information.

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

http://earth.google.com/gallery/images/large/black_tides_lg.jpg

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