The model shows mantle plumes (where the hot rock flows) starting at the bottom of the core-to-mantle boundary and climbing to the top, where they connect to volcanic hotspots in the Earth's crust.

Google encourages users to help it create a "life-like 3D model of the whole planet." Images: Google Earth's 3D world In a software-driven world, it's easy to forget about the nuts and bolts ...

With Google beginning to phase out the older 3D models and no longer adding new models to Google Earth from the 3D Warehouse, I thought it would be a good time to look at some of the best 3D ...

A new 3D model of Earth's layers could help better pinpoint where earthquakes and nuclear explosions originate.

‘Stunning’ 3D model of Earth goes on show in Glasgow The replica created by Luke Jerram has been unveiled at Mackintosh Queen’s Cross church in the city.

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Being able to fly around the globe in Google Maps or Google Earth and see 3D reconstructions of buildings and landmarks is admittedly a lot of fun, but most of these models have so far been pretty ...