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Google Earth's Take On Kansas Tornado

May 11, 2007 at 3:34 PM | 0 Comments

Earlier this week Google quietly launched a new Google Earth & Maps blog, Lat Long to showcase the latest and greatest in geowebbing.

What exactly is Google doing to push the geoweb forward? Well, for starters, after Tuesday's devastating F5 tornado in Greensburg, Kansas that destroyed most of the town, Google send their satellite birds up and gathered imagery of the region for search-and-rescue teams to use.

No only are we left with shocking before and after aerial shots of Greensburg (above), but by doing this Google has created a powerful real-time tool for rescuers, journalists, and travelers who may be going to the area not knowing what to expect.

Related Stories:
· Greensburg Kansas Tornado Imagery [Google Lat Long]
· Google Earth Stories [Jaunted]