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August 21, 2008
Google.org Visualizes US Geothermal Data in Google Earth
Google's environmentally focused non-profit has produced an excellent Google Earth visualization 
which shows information on geothermal energy available in the US. It's part of a web site Google has produced on Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) which is being touted as a possible answer to long-term electrical energy needs on a vast scale - a Googol even. The resulting KML file is really excellent. It lets you view geothermal energies at several depth levels, choose 3D or flat presentation mode, and uses time animation to view the different depths. Placemarks link to more information as well.
In addition to Google Earth, the KML file they produced uses tools from other Google products like SketchUp, and the Google Chart API. And they have produced a video which uses Google Earth to present their case. Both the KML and the video are definitely worth viewing!
Posted by FrankTaylor at August 21, 2008 07:05 AM
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