20 years of Google Earth

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Google Earth turns 20

We launched Google Earth 20 years ago to help you explore and understand the world. Since then, billions of images across aerial photography, satellite imagery, Street View and 3D visuals have delivered a stunning view of our world and information to help build more resilient cities and a healthier planet. To celebrate this milestone birthday, we're bringing historical Street View imagery to Google Earth so you can discover the wonders of the planet from even more viewpoints. We're also looking back at Google Earth's biggest moments. Cheers to the next 20!

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Beyond the news

To mark 20 years of Google Earth, we're sharing a collection of historical imagery showing major cities and well-known areas changing over time. You can witness Berlin's monumental transformation since 1943; see Brasilia evolve into a dense, green and vibrant capital district; or watch Boston's seaport change from an industrial center in 1995 to the waterfront, piers and parks of today.