How to view a timelapse of your hometown

  • From your browser, go to g.co/Timelapse. You can use the “Search the planet” search bar to choose any place on the planet. Once you select a location, Google Earth will bring it up and start the timelapse. The timelapse will be on the left, while the search area will be on the right. You can play or pause the timelapse or skip to a specific year above the search area. Once done, you’ll notice Google Earth also suggests feature locations in the search area. Google has categories for some locations, such as glaciers and deforestation.

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  • The timelapse will be on the left, while the search area will be on the right.

  • Google has categories for some locations, such as glaciers and deforestation.