If you're looking for a bit of an escape on a Friday afternoon, you
can probably get away with it thanks to some more updates to Google Maps
and Earth.
Google announced today that it's rolling out an "extensive refresh"
for its high-resolution aerial and satellite images, which are viewable
on both Google Maps and Google Earth.
The aerial collection will be updated in more than 20 locations
across the United States and Europe while satellite imagery is being
boosted in over 60 regions worldwide.
boosted in over 60 regions worldwide.
Furthermore, the image collection is going to include new 45 degree
imagery in Google Maps across more 30 new cities in the United States,
France, and Spain.
The detail in these images is actually quite remarkable. Over on the
official Google Maps blog, Google geodata strategist Eric Kolb pointed
out a few examples of major landmarks ranging from baseball stadiums to
religious centers, highlighting just how more comprehensive and accurate
Maps and Earth are becoming.
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