3D Earth Globe
Explore the planet interactively, fly to regions, zoom and choose clearly labelled layers.
ONE PLANET · MANY WAYS TO EXPLORE
Start with what interests you.
PlanetHeartbeat brings together an interactive Earth, public scientific sources and free learning tools. Find a clear starting point here, then go deeper at your own pace.
Know what you're looking at.
USGS, NASA and NOAA provide periodically retrieved scientific records. Place markers and educational exercises are curated. Satellite, drone and infrastructure examples are concepts, not live tracking.
YOUR FIRST 30 SECONDS
Three ways to begin
01 / DISCOVER
See the Earth
Start with the interactive globe, explore regions and select a real or clearly labelled example marker.
OPEN THE GLOBE ↗ 02 / UNDERSTANDExplore the data
Inspect reported Earth events, filters, their sources and their timestamps.
OPEN EARTH DATA LAB ↗ 03 / LEARNLearn the science
Start with fifty bite-sized explanations of how our planet works.
OPEN EARTH SYSTEMS ↗TOOLS AND LEARNING
The complete explorer
Search or filter all available modules. Each opens a real page or a named section of the 3D Earth.
16 tools
Planet Explorer
Explore world cities, local time, distances and geographical reference tools.
Earth Discovery
Browse 40 curated natural and geological landmarks and fly to their approximate locations.
Earth Journeys
Follow ten educational routes with fifty exploration stops and local progress.
Earth Data Lab
Analyze published USGS earthquake, NASA natural-event and NOAA space-weather data.
Scientific Sources
See official data providers, timestamps, caveats and responsible-use guidance.
System Health
Run browser-side quality diagnostics and see when data connections are unavailable.
Earth Cameras Guide
Find curated camera source references. No live video automatically streams on this site.
Science Studio
Use 50 science calculators and classroom-friendly analysis tools.
Earth Systems Library
Understand fifty processes spanning atmosphere, oceans, geosphere, water and life.
Planet Academy
Practice fifty Earth-science questions with explanations and learning progress.
Planet Field Guide
Read fifty accessible Earth-science explainers and terminology references.
Earth History Timeline
Explore fifty curated geological milestones over roughly 4.54 billion years.
Research Missions
Complete fifty structured evidence-based research tasks and save your notes locally.
Planet Classrooms
Plan lessons across five science subjects, build teaching units and export materials.
Field Notes
Keep your own observations and expedition notes in this browser, with explicit exports.
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SCIENCE WITH CONTEXT
A globe is a starting point, not a safety alert.
Earthquake reports may be revised. NASA natural-event reports are curated. NOAA space-weather observations are not forecasts for your exact location. Always follow relevant official authorities for emergencies.