The latest version of Google Earth has just become available for download. From the announcement, major new features:
See global changes with decades of historic imagery
If you’ve ever wondered how your neighborhood has changed throughout time, Google Earth now gives you access to the past. With a simple click, check out suburban sprawl, melting ice caps, coastal erosion, and more.
Dive beneath the surface of the ocean
In the new ocean layer, you can plunge all the way to the floor of the sea, view exclusive content from partners like BBC and National Geographic, and explore 3D shipwrecks like the Titanic.
Track and share your paths with others
Take placemarks a step further and record a free-form tour in Google Earth. Simply turn on the touring feature, press record, and see the world. You can even add a soundtrack or narration to personalize the journey.
There are videos demonstrating the new features on the tour page. Haven’t had much time to play around with it yet, but I’m sure that Frank Taylor at the Google Earth Blog and Stefan Geens at Ogle Earth will have more complete reviews soon.
Addendum: Stefan Geens has already discovered an additional new feature: Google Mars.
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