Something a bit different this time, but an interesting
perspective on how mass media can change our worldview nonetheless. This week
Google Earth updated
their Timelapse feature, and it’s really worth checking out (or have a look at the whole collection on
youtube here).
Not only are the compilations beautiful, they are also an excellent way to
visualise the effects we’re having on the planet.
I found the retreat of the Columbia Glacier in Alaska;
the cycles of desiccation of Lake Poopó in Bolivia;
and rising sea levels in Subarnachar Upazila, Bangladesh
three particularly eye-opening and relevant examples. If you’re not convinced
by the scale of the problem we’re facing, these might help change your mind.
Have a look and let me know what you think.
I had no idea this existed, what a really nice way of visualising environmental change - visual communication always seems to be the best way with a problem of this scale and complexity. Would love to see one of these for Lake Baikal.
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Thanks Ali! They're really cool aren't they- I've definitely spent way too much time watching them. You can zoom in on any area you want, so even though they haven't made a video for Lake Baikal if you can find it on the map you can watch a timelapse!
DeleteWow, this is very cool! Thanks for posting the links for the timelapse. I didn't realize how much certain areas has changed over the last couple of years.
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