"But it's really a 3D mapping expedition." To do this, Tromp and his colleagues will exploit an interesting phenomenon related to seismic activity below the surface of the Earth.

Google's 3D Warehouse is the repository for this new, rich 3D architecture. Without downloading Google Earth 4, users can search the Google 3D Warehouse to view these virtual structures.

Array Labs is planning on scanning Earth in 3D, data that can be used for autonomous vehicle development, augmented reality and more.

This 3D time-lapse feature is a platform for the future, though, and Google says it will "update Google Earth annually with new Timelapse imagery throughout the next decade." Ron Amadeo Reviews Editor ...

Satellites flying overhead in Earth’s orbit largely provide a two-dimensional view of our planet, but a Florida-based company is hoping to change that by using satellites to routinely build 3D ...

Now, better late than never: the 3D-printed engagement ring -- or pearl pendant, ... How A Jewelry Company Is Making $250,000 Pieces Using 3D Printing And Google Earth. ByClare O'Connor.