Google Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/Google Earthen-usWed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/logo_earth_color_1x_web_512dp.max-80x80.format-webp.webpGoogle Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/We’re creating a new satellite imagery map to help protect Brazil’s forests.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/satellite-imagery-brazilian-deforestation/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/bfc_keyword_before_after_white_.max-600x600.format-webp_QNQ8psB.webp">Google partnered with the Brazilian government on a satellite imagery map to help protect the country’s forests.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/satellite-imagery-brazilian-deforestation/SustainabilityGoogle EarthAIarticleWe’re creating a new satellite imagery map to help protect Brazil’s forests.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/satellite-imagery-brazilian-deforestation/Google Earth AI: Our state-of-the-art geospatial AI modelshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/google-earth-ai/A satellite orbits a grayscale Earth, with a teal arc showing its path over Africa, which is depicted in color.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GGL_EFM_Hero_Thumb.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Earth AI is our collection of geospatial models and datasets to help tackle the planet's most critical needs.Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/google-earth-ai/AI ProductsGoogle ResearchGoogle EartharticleGoogle Earth AI: Our state-of-the-art geospatial AI modelsGoogle Earth AI is our collection of geospatial models and datasets to help tackle the planet's most critical needs.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/google-earth-ai/Chris PhillipsVP & GM, GeoYossi MatiasVP & GMGoogle ResearchSee these 10 cities transform over time in Google Earth.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/earth-20-years-city-imagery-transforms/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/dallas_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Two decades ago, Google Earth launched and changed the way we see our planet forever. To mark this incredible milestone, we're sharing a collection of historical imagery…Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/earth-20-years-city-imagery-transforms/Google EartharticleSee these 10 cities transform over time in Google Earth.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/earth-20-years-city-imagery-transforms/Guess the city skyline in Google Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/city-skylines-geography-quiz/An illustration of Earth surrounded by various cityscapes.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/earth_quiz.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Take Google Earth’s quiz to see if you can identify city skylines as they’ve changed over time.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/city-skylines-geography-quiz/Google EartharticleGuess the city skyline in Google EarthTake Google Earth’s quiz to see if you can identify city skylines as they’ve changed over time.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/city-skylines-geography-quiz/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Our favorite moments from 20 years of Google Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/google-earth-20-years-timeline/The image shown is a colorful satellite view of Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Our-favorite-moments-from-20-ye.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about the history of Google Earth as it turns 20.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/google-earth-20-years-timeline/Google EartharticleOur favorite moments from 20 years of Google EarthLearn more about the history of Google Earth as it turns 20.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/google-earth-20-years-timeline/Yael MaguireVP & GMGoogle Maps Platform & Google Earth7 pieces of AI news we announced in Octoberhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/google-ai-updates-october-2024/an mp4 video showing illustrations of hands holding smartphones using maps and new AI features<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SOCIAL_SHARE_1_-_October_AI_Rou.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are 7 of Google’s latest AI updates from October.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/google-ai-updates-october-2024/SearchWazeAI ProductsChromebooksGoogle DeepMindGoogle EarthGoogle.orgGoogle CloudShoppingGoogle ResearchMapsarticle7 pieces of AI news we announced in OctoberHere are 7 of Google’s latest AI updates from October.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/google-ai-updates-october-2024/Keyword Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Big updates arrive for Google Maps, Earth and morehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-october-2024-updates/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GEO_moment_collection_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are all the latest updates for Google Maps, Earth, Waze and our developer platforms.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-october-2024-updates/WazeMapsGoogle EartharticleBig updates arrive for Google Maps, Earth and more<p data-block-key="itswh">Here are all the latest updates for Google Maps, Earth, Waze and our developer platforms.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-october-2024-updates/Generative AI updates for Google Maps Platform and Google Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/grounding-google-maps-generative-ai/Two images are juxtaposed. On the left is a cartoon visualization of Google Earth, including an “Ask Google Earth” chatbot. On the right is a cartoon image of a business’ chatbot connected to places information from Google Maps.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Updates_Earth_v6.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Check out the latest developer updates for Google Earth and Google Maps Platform, including grounding with Maps.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/grounding-google-maps-generative-ai/Google EarthDeveloper toolsarticleGenerative AI updates for Google Maps Platform and Google EarthCheck out the latest developer updates for Google Earth and Google Maps Platform, including grounding with Maps.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/grounding-google-maps-generative-ai/Yael MaguireVP & GMGoogle Maps Platform & Google EarthHow Street View helped a man discover a memory of his grandfatherhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/Collage of four images: Googler André Santos and his grandfather; a house in Porto, Portugal; a Street View camera mounted on a car; and André's grandfather Joaquim. A yellow outline of Portugal is superimposed on the photos.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Streetview_collage_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s one Googler’s story of discovering an unexpected and meaningful memory of his grandfather on Google Street View.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:10:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/MapsGoogle EartharticleHow Street View helped a man discover a memory of his grandfatherHere’s one Googler’s story of discovering an unexpected and meaningful memory of his grandfather on Google Street View.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/Joel MearesContributor, The Keyword3 imagery updates to Google Earth and Mapshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/3-imagery-updates-to-google-earth-and-maps/A satellite image of the Himalayan mountains from a western perspective, fading into the Earth’s curvature. Space is shown above.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero__Cloud_Score_Himalayas.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Earth adds historical imagery and Street View expands to nearly 80 places in the latest update.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/3-imagery-updates-to-google-earth-and-maps/MapsGoogle Eartharticle3 imagery updates to Google Earth and MapsGoogle Earth adds historical imagery and Street View expands to nearly 80 places in the latest update.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/3-imagery-updates-to-google-earth-and-maps/Stafford MarquardtSenior Product Manager, Google MapsSee the planet change with new imagery in Google Earth Timelapsehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/new-imagery-google-earth-timelapse-videos/An oblique aerial view overlooking Brisbane, Australia.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/brisbane3_CROPPED_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re adding imagery from 2021-2022 to Timelapse in Google Earth, so you can see how the earth’s surface has changed over time.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/new-imagery-google-earth-timelapse-videos/SustainabilityGoogle EartharticleSee the planet change with new imagery in Google Earth TimelapseWe’re adding imagery from 2021-2022 to Timelapse in Google Earth, so you can see how the earth’s surface has changed over time.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/new-imagery-google-earth-timelapse-videos/Chris HerwigProgram Manager, Google Earth Engine13 surprising ways we've collected Street View imagery around the worldhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/surprising-street-view-imagery-collection/Yellow Pegman icon in front of four scenic backdrops including the desert, space, the arctic tundra and underwater<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/street_view_trekker_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are 13 interesting ways we've collected Street View imagery, including filming on camelback, diving underwater and more.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/surprising-street-view-imagery-collection/MapsGoogle Eartharticle13 surprising ways we've collected Street View imagery around the worldHere are 13 interesting ways we've collected Street View imagery, including filming on camelback, diving underwater and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/surprising-street-view-imagery-collection/Julia Lee HarterContributor, The KeywordIntroducing Earth Engine for governments and businesseshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/introducing-earth-engine-for-governments-and-businesses/Satellite derived Earth Engine image showing seasonal agricultural peaks near the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Washington state. The perfectly round fields are center pivot irrigated corn and soy maturing in different months.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/CropSeasonality169_hero_image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Earth Engine is now generally available to Google Cloud Platform customers.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/introducing-earth-engine-for-governments-and-businesses/Google CloudGoogle EartharticleIntroducing Earth Engine for governments and businessesGoogle Earth Engine is now generally available to Google Cloud Platform customers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/introducing-earth-engine-for-governments-and-businesses/Rebecca MooreDirector, Google Earth, Earth Engine & OutreachLand cover data just got real-timehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/dynamic-world-land-cover-data/A gif shows land cover imagery from Dynamic World with different types of land cover all over the world indicated by red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/DW_hero.gif">Our planet is changing dramatically in ways that are visible even from space. These changes are in part because of climate change amplifying environmental disturbances, …Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/dynamic-world-land-cover-data/Google EartharticleLand cover data just got real-timeGooglehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/dynamic-world-land-cover-data/Tanya BirchSenior Program Manager, Google Earth OutreachHelping farmers with cloud technology, up close and globalhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/helping-farmers-with-cloud-technology-up-close-and-global/Article's hero video on Agrology<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Agrology_Still_16-9_060122_GOOG.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Adam and Tyler co-founded Agrology to help farmers adapt to changing climates. Using Google Cloud with TensorFlow, they’re able to run machine learning models on sensor …Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/helping-farmers-with-cloud-technology-up-close-and-global/Google CloudSustainabilityGoogle EartharticleHelping farmers with cloud technology, up close and globalAdam and Tyler co-founded Agrology to help farmers adapt to changing climates. Using Google Cloud with TensorFlow, they’re able to run machine learning models on sensor data to provide predictive insights for growers.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/helping-farmers-with-cloud-technology-up-close-and-global/Chris Talbott<department>Google Cloud</department><company/></author></item><item><title>Mosquitos get the swat with new forecasting technologyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/mosquitos-get-the-swat-with-new-forecasting-technology/Article's hero media<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/OFFCast_website.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Mosquitoes get the swat with a new forecast built by OFF! Insect Repellents and Google that predicts mosquito outbreaks across the U.S.Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/mosquitos-get-the-swat-with-new-forecasting-technology/Google CloudGoogle EartharticleMosquitos get the swat with new forecasting technologyMosquitoes get the swat with a new forecast built by OFF! Insect Repellents and Google that predicts mosquito outbreaks across the U.S.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/google-cloud/mosquitos-get-the-swat-with-new-forecasting-technology/Giusy BuonfantinoVice President, Consumer Packaged Goods, Google CloudThis World Wildlife Day, the key word is adapthttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/world-wildlife-day-2022/Article's hero media<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/iStock-147529840-2096x1182.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As the climate warms, a new tool called TerrAdapt helps policymakers identify critical areas to ensure resilience for wildlife and habitats.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/world-wildlife-day-2022/SustainabilityGoogle EartharticleThis World Wildlife Day, the key word is adaptAs the climate warms, a new tool called TerrAdapt helps policymakers identify critical areas to ensure resilience for wildlife and habitats.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/world-wildlife-day-2022/Tanya BirchProgram ManagerGoogle Earth OutreachThis archaeologist fights tomb raiders with Google Earthhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/archaeologist-fights-tomb-raiders-google-earth/A photograph of Gino Caspari sitting on a rock outdoors. There is a sloping mountain range in the background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/15M.Jendryke.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Dr. Gino Caspari uses Google Earth and TensorFlow to find ancient burial sites and preserve them from looters and weather.Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/archaeologist-fights-tomb-raiders-google-earth/AI ProductsGoogle EartharticleThis archaeologist fights tomb raiders with Google EarthDr. Gino Caspari uses Google Earth and TensorFlow to find ancient burial sites and preserve them from looters and weather.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/archaeologist-fights-tomb-raiders-google-earth/Christin ParcerisaKeyword ContributorHow photos can curb illegal deforestation in the Amazonhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/nonprofits/how-photos-can-curb-illegal-deforestation-amazon/Kamikia Kisedje, filmmaker, holding a camera<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/16_9_for_the_keyword.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Watch this short documentary on ISA’s collaboration with indigenous peoples in Brazil to protect forests and biodiversity in the Amazon.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/nonprofits/how-photos-can-curb-illegal-deforestation-amazon/Google.orgGoogle EarthNonprofitsarticleHow photos can curb illegal deforestation in the AmazonWatch this short documentary on ISA’s collaboration with indigenous peoples in Brazil to protect forests and biodiversity in the Amazon.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/nonprofits/how-photos-can-curb-illegal-deforestation-amazon/Alessia ScarpelliniManagerGoogle.orgHelping fashion brands make more sustainable decisionshttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/helping-fashion-brands-make-more-sustainable-decisions/Article's hero media<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/USS0190_GoogleSustainability_GF.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How the launch of the Global Fibre Impact Explorer helps fashion brands make more sustainable sourcing decisions.Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/helping-fashion-brands-make-more-sustainable-decisions/Google CloudSustainabilityGoogle EartharticleHelping fashion brands make more sustainable decisionsHow the launch of the Global Fibre Impact Explorer helps fashion brands make more sustainable sourcing decisions.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/sustainability/helping-fashion-brands-make-more-sustainable-decisions/Maria McClayFashion and Beauty Director