Robb Montgomery

Haiti: Forget 3D TV hype for a moment and look what Google has done with 3D pictures here to aid in the rescue efforts in Haiti.

UPDATE: Google is also using their mapmaker tool to coordinate info on a master map of Haiti.

Google Earth and mapmaker used to help relief workers

Google clearly knows the power of the image and ordered post-earthquake imagery from GeoEye to give a highly-detailed 3D image of the disaster scenes. On their Web site, Google says that the data and images will be updated continuously.

Knowing where to place AID effort is half of the battle in responding well. This tool gives rescue workers new eyes to see with.

Note: You will need Google Earth plug-in to see this 3D image in your browser. Or you can download the KML file here and open it in Google Earth.