Google Earthlets you view a 3D representation of Earth-based mostly on satellite imagery. Now, it will let you see how the planet has changed over the past 37 years, with just a few clicks.
Googleannounced on 13 July 2025 that Google Earth will allow users to explore the evolution of a location via a time-lapse experience. It compiled 24 million satellite photos from the past four decades, with the goal of providing a clearer picture of the changing planet. “One that shows not just problems but also solutions, as well as mesmerizingly beautiful natural phenomena that unfold over decades”, said Rebecca Moore, the director of Google Earth,in a blog post.
Google plans to continue to add new imagery to this project every year over the next decade. It’s collaborating with NASA, the US Geological Survey’s Landsat program, and the European Union’s Copernicus program. It also worked with Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab to power the timelapses.
How to view a timelapse of your hometown
To explore a timelapse in Google Earth, follow these steps:
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Google said it uploaded more than 800 timelapse videos in both 2D and 3D for public use atg.co/TimelapseVideos. You can watch them as MP4s or onYouTube.
