The Google Earth, Structures and Anomalies Facebook group has only been around since 2020, but in 5 short years, it has amassed an impressive 2.4 million members. According to the group’s description, the community “is for anyone who loves looking on Google Earth and has found strange structures, anomalies or something that can't be explained, as well as anything from Google Earth you found interesting.”
And clearly, there are plenty of fascinating sights on the platform! From bunnies flying through the air to structures that look like they were created by aliens, people never seem to run out of Google Earth images to screenshot. And who knows, maybe there’s something worth sharing hidden in your very own neighborhood too!
#4 Found On Google Earth Page In Russia. Looks Like Giants Walking Up The Hill
#5 The City Of Xico In Mexico, Surrounds A Large Volcanic Crater. Known As 'Cerro De Xico', Or “Hill Of Xico”
#6 The Baluarte Bridge Is A Suspension Bridge Located In The State Of Durango, Mexico
If you haven’t spent much time scrolling (or virtually strolling) through Google Earth, you might not know much about the platform. So we’ve got some fun facts to share about it from Facts.UK. First, they note that Google Earth relies on satellite imagery to bring us images of the world. This is part of the reason why it feels so immersive to “visit” somewhere new through this virtual lens.
It’s also pretty impressive how much of the planet Google Earth has managed to cover. If you’ve ever seen those little cars with cameras on top driving around, you might even be featured on some maps! Apparently, over the past 25 years, the platform has photographed 97% of Earth. And perhaps, over time, they’ll manage to cover that last 3% as well.
#8 Spotted Lake, Canada: A Lake That Evaporates In The Summer, Leaving Small Mineral Pools Of Different Colors, Creating A Unique Landscape
Did you know that Google Earth also extends beyond our own planet? Despite the platform’s name, users can actually go into space and explore parts of other planets and moons. Of course, the satellite images are still taken from quite a long distance away. But it’s fascinating to be able to view space from the very same platform that you might use to check out a new coffee shop in your area on a Saturday morning!
#10 The Largest Renewable Energy Park In The World Is Located In Khavda, Gujarat, India, And Is An Amazing Achievement In The Field Of Sustainable Energy
#12 Castellfollit De La Roca 42°13′17″n 2°33′3″e Is A Municipality In The Comarca Of Garrotxa, In The Province Of Girona, Picturesque Village In Catalonia, Spain
Google Earth is actually so popular that it has even inspired a game called GeoGuessr. Players can see images of random places around the globe and try to guess exactly where on the planet they might be. You can make it easier for yourself by strictly sticking to European capitals, or you can choose an entire country and try to locate random roads within Lithuania or Kazakhstan. If you’re a fan of going on virtual Google Earth vacations, you’ll certainly get a kick out of GeoGuessr.
#13 In The Waters Of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, There Is An Island That Looks Rundown And Messy
The availability of jobs led to more and more people settling on the island. By the 1950s, the population had swelled to as many as 5,000.
Now, this may sound unconventional, but some companies have even taken advantage of the popularity of Google Earth to advertise on it. In fact, in Nevada, there was once an 87,500 square-foot image of KFC’s Colonel Sanders that could be seen from space. And the world’s largest Coca-Cola logo can be seen at 18.5292 S, 70.2500 W on the side of a hill in Chile. It really is impossible to escape advertising these days!
Another oddity that has been spotted on Google Earth was a strange triangle dotted with bright lights that appeared in 2007 in the middle of a field in Australia. Some people were quick to claim that it must be a UFO or of extraterrestrial origin, but others believed there must have been a simpler explanation, noting that it could be associated with a nearby wind farm. Either way, it can no longer be seen on Google Earth today.
#19 A Japanese Man Rode Over 4,000 Miles To Spell "Marry Me" On Google Earth:
