Google Earth is a digital mapping and visualization platform that allows users to explore a detailed, interactive representation of the Earth. It combines satellite imagery, aerial photography, and GIS data to create a virtual globe. Users can navigate landscapes, zoom in on specific locations, view 3D building models, and access historical imagery. Google Earth also includes tools for measuring distances, marking locations, and exploring various layers of geographic and cultural information. Available as a desktop application, web app, and mobile app, it’s widely used for education, research, travel planning, and general exploration.