GlobeViewer

GlobeViewer is a powerful Chrome extension that offers a high-quality, interactive 3D view of our planet. It features a rotatable global globe with detailed surface, underwater, and topographical maps, allowing users to explore Earth's diverse landscapes with precision.

The extension includes a massive dataset of 22,912 individual high-resolution topographic tiles covering the entire Earth's surface, sourced from NASA's ASTER3-DEM elevation data. Users can load and interact with 110 different regions, which automatically manage the seamless loading of map tiles. Additionally, it integrates real-time event data from GDACS, marking events such as hurricanes and earthquakes directly on the globe.

With around 7.5 million place names from geonames.org and OpenStreetMaps data for buildings, borders, and streets (available in demos and purchased maps), GlobeViewer provides comprehensive and detailed geographic context. The extension caches data for offline use and offers tutorials and manuals for easy navigation. Ideal for geography enthusiasts, educators, and researchers, GlobeViewer brings an immersive and informative 3D experience of Earth right to your browser.