Google Earth Engine

Scientists, researchers, and nationals are all partnering with Google to use its Earth Engine.

The resulting mashups of satellite data with imagery can help detect trends and also call attention to possible problem areas. Among the time-lapse views available:

• Deforestation of the Amazon
• Wyoming coal mining
• Columbia Glacier retreat (Alaska)

Pre-computed datasets include "Mexico percent tree cover". These use the free Google Earth 3D browser plugin.

• Google Earth Engine