Maps Track Fiery Infernos in U.S. and around the Globe

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By Care2 | 16 July 2012 | 158

The powerful mapping technology so widely available is something of a field of dreams. Build it, and individuals and organizations will come. One mapping technology, Google Earth, has been used to show the extent of ocean pollution, create the world’s most comprehensive seafloor map, help save endangered languages, and even reunite a mother and son.

This summer it is tracking the wildfires blackening hundreds of thousands of acres across the American West. The map is part of the Google Crisis Response platform, which provides tools for collecting and sharing emergency information. Read More