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Destruction and development through time

Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM by Kerri Sorrell

Columbia Glacier Retreat

Last week, Google released several photo time-lapses that show urban development, deforestation and glacier melt in recent decades. All photos were compiled through Google Earth’s satellite imaging technology. Check all of the time-lapses here.

Which GIF surprised you the most?

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