Google Earth Timelapse

Historical and timelapse view of Earth to watch land-use change over decades.

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Map overview

# Google Earth Timelapse — Earth Observation interactive map Historical and timelapse view of Earth to watch land-use change over decades. Open the live map: [Google Earth Timelapse](https://earth.google.com/web). ## Highlights - Historical and timelapse view of Earth to watch land-use change over decades. - Google Earth Timelapse is an interactive earth observation map with layered views you can filter. - Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly. ## What it's good for - Check cloud-free satellite imagery by date - Compare change over time with timelapses and overlays - Download or share scenes for reporting and research ## Quick start - Open the map and move the view to your area of interest. - Toggle layers or filters to focus on the topic you need. - Save the link or grab a screenshot to share findings.

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Highlights

Historical and timelapse view of Earth to watch land-use change over decades.
Google Earth Timelapse is an interactive earth observation map with layered views you can filter.
Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly.

Use cases

Check cloud-free satellite imagery by date
Compare change over time with timelapses and overlays
Download or share scenes for reporting and research

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