Google releases high-res satellite map to track Brazil deforestation
google partnered with brazil's government to release a high-precision satellite imagery map of the country's landscape on google earth and earth engine. processing thousands of historical images, the new map is up to six times more precise than prior data, allowing authorities to identify detailed forest patches and accurately track deforestation progress.
Google partnered with the Brazilian government to produce and release a high-precision satellite imagery map covering the entire country. The team processed thousands of historical images, removing clouds and correcting colors to generate data that is up to six times more precise than previous sources. The map is now accessible via Google Earth and Earth Engine, providing authorities with granular visibility into deforestation patterns to better measure conservation progress and enforce environmental protection.