Google Earth for Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists

August 7, 2007 rockman Available Resources 1
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The links below are to HTML pages describing the particular GE resource. The “KMZ File” links go directly to the file that will open in Google Earth (where applicable).

Engineering and Geology Resources

Download Google Earth as a part of the free "Google Pack"

Fun Google Earth Stuff

  • 3D Pyramid of Giza – KMZ File – Complete with inner chambers and passageways (note: Turn terrain layer off)
  • 3D King Tut’s Toom – KMZ File (note: Turn terrain layer off)
  • FBOWeb.com – Track Air Traffic for a particular Airport (LA, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, JFK, Miami, Seattle/Tacoma, San Francisco) or for a particular flight

Other Google Earth Links

 

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    Do you have your own favorite Google Earth resources? Leave them here in a comment. If I get enough of them, I might update the article with them or create a new post.

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