We are able to explore otherwise unreachable areas of the globe, places we have always wanted to visit but may never get the opportunity to see. We can sleuth through neighborhoods to see what’s going on with our community.
We can check water levels and ecosystems around the earth. We can even plan out escape routes if we ever decide to rob a bank using Google Earth. Well the thing is, we never really know when Google Earth cameras are snapping pictures so there is a heavy possibility of being caught doing something we would rather go unnoticed.
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Well, the cameras don’t lie and they have provided some serious entertainment for our viewing pleasure. Take a look at these 27 crazy things that Google Earth has captured.
1. Is This A Possible Murder Scene?
2. Airplane Boneyard 32 08’59.96″ N, 110 50’09.03″W Tucson, Arizona
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3. Mysterious Desert Pattern 27°22’50.10″N, 33°37’54.62″E Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
4. A Swastika-Shaped Building 32°40’34.19″N 117° 9’27.58″W Coronado, California, USA
5. Buffalo Herd 4°17’21.49″ S 31°23’46.46″ E Kigosi Game Reserve, Tanzania
6. Giant Triangle 33.747252, -112.633853 Wittmann, Arizona, USA
7. Shipwrecked SS Ayrfield with Trees -33.836379, 151.080506 Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia
8. The Badlands Guardian 50° 0’38.20″N 110° 6’48.32″W Walsh, Alberta, Canada
The Badlands Guardian in Walsh, Alberta, presents a surreal sight. Seen only from above, this natural formation resembles a human face wearing a First Nations headdress, shaped purely by rain and erosion. Adding a modern twist, a road, and oil well lend the appearance of “earbuds” to the figure, as if it is tuned in to our modern world. It remains one of Google Earth most fascinating finds, blending nature’s creativity with a touch of humor.
9. Firefox Logo 45° 7’25.87″N 123° 6’48.97″W Dayton, Oregon, USA
Firefox Logo makes an unexpected appearance, cleverly etched into a field. Created by Firefox fans to celebrate the browser’s anniversary, this logo is a tribute visible only from above.
10. Guitar-Shaped Forest -33.867886, -63.987 Córdoba, Argentina
This green memorial consists of thousands of cypress and eucalyptus trees planted with precision to form the instrument’s shape, visible only from above.
11. Heart-Shaped Lake 41.303921, -81.901693 Columbia Station, Ohio, USA
Nestled amidst trees and only visible from above, this lake offers a picturesque view that nature seems to have crafted intentionally.
12. Giant Target In The Desert 37.563936, -116.85123 Nevada, USA
A mysterious giant target lies etched into the arid landscape. This massive circle, perfectly symmetrical and visible only from the sky, has sparked intrigue and speculation. Though its exact purpose remains unknown, many believe it served as a calibration marker for military aircraft.
13. World’s Biggest Pool -33.350534, -71.653268 Algarrobo, Valparaíso, Chile.
In Algarrobo, Chile, the world’s largest pool stretches along the coast, a sparkling blue oasis beside the Pacific Ocean. This enormous artificial lagoon covers 20 acres, holding a staggering 66 million gallons of crystal-clear water. You can book a room and spend a perfect holiday nearby this massive pool.
14. Jesus Loves You 43.645074, -115.993081 Boise National Forest, Boise, Idaho, USA
In the Boise National Forest of Idaho, the message “Jesus Loves You” is carefully carved into a clearing, visible only from high above.
15. Lion King 51.848637, -0.55462 Dunstable LU6 2LD, UK
In Dunstable, UK, a massive chalk drawing resembling a lion appears carved into the hillside, evoking scenes from The Lion King. This striking figure, visible only from an aerial view, adds an artistic twist to the natural landscape.
16. Turkish Flag 35.282902, 33.376891 Kyrenia, Cyprus
On the hills near Kyrenia, Cyprus, a massive Turkish flag spans the mountainside, boldly visible from miles away and even on Google Earth. Created using rocks and painted in vivid red and white, it serves as a powerful symbol of Turkish Cypriot identity and pride.
17. Potash Ponds 38°29’0.16″N 109°40’52.80″W Moab, Utah, USA
In the middle of the Utah desert near Moab, these bright blue potash ponds look like something out of a sci-fi movie. They’re actually part of the potash mining process—when the water evaporates, the chemicals left behind create those surreal, intense colors.
18. Another Mysterious Pattern In Nevada 37.629562, -116.849556 Nevada, USA
Deep in the Nevada desert, another strange pattern emerges from the barren landscape, fueling curiosity and conspiracy theories.
19. Random Coca Cola Logo -18.529211, -70.249941 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
20. And Even Another Strange Symbol In Nevada (I’m noticing a pattern) 37.401573, -116.867808 Nevada, USA
21. A Penis Building 41.84201, -89.485937 Dixon, Illinois, USA
In Dixon, Illinois, someone either had a bold sense of humor or just didn’t think things through. There’s a building here that, from above, looks exactly like, well… a giant penis. It’s hard to miss on Google Earth, and it’s become one of those accidental landmarks that people just have to check out for themselves.
22. Shipwreck 30.541634, 47.825445 Basrah, Iraq
23. Random Multiple Landing Strips in the Desert. Guess Where? Yes, The Southwest Again. 32.663367, -111.487618 Eloy, Arizona, USA
24. Mattel Logo 33.921277, -118.391674 El Segundo, California
25. UTA Flight 772 Desert Memorial 16.864841, 11.953808 Sahara Desert, southern Ténéré of Niger.
Created by the families of the victims, this tribute marks the crash site with a stunning circular pattern made of dark stones, centered by the broken remains of the plane’s wing.
26. Barringer Meteor Crater 35.027185, -111.022388 Winslow, Arizona
27. Hippo Pool 6°53’53.00″ S 31°11’15.40″ E Katavi National Park, Tanzania
From all of the weird and unusual ones in Nevada to the possible murder scene, you can find just about anything on Google Earth. I wonder how many lost treasures or hidden places are still waiting to be discovered when there is probably a picture of them somewhere on Google Earth just waiting to be seen.
Technology sure is amazing these days and I cannot wait to see what the future holds. It’s pretty crazy to think that these images were taken from little satellites orbiting the globe, high up in space.
Which one was the craziest to you?