A 3D representation of the Earth that provides the ability to zoom in and out through a wide variety of scales and to change viewing angle. Virtual globes often combine satellite imagery collected at varying levels of detail with actual aerial or even street-level photography. They also often allow additional overlays such as points, maps, or images.
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