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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

Google Earth is a lot of fun to play around with in your spare time. You can visit and explore the far corners of the world during your coffee break, even if your actual vacation isn’t due for a few more months. However, you might stumble upon some truly bizarre things during your digital travels.

That’s where the popular ‘Google Earth, Structures and Anomalies’ Facebook group comes in. Its members are all big fans of the Google Earth project and post the strange structures and cool anomalies they’ve come across while using it. We’ve collected some of the group’s most interesting featured mysteries to share with you.

Bored Panda also reached out to the team running the group, and Josie, the founder and one of its administrators, was happy to tell us all about the inspiration behind it and its success. Put on your explorers’ hats, Pandas, and let’s go!

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#1

This Is The Largest Baobab In Madagascar And Is Called The 'Tree Of Life' Or 'Mother Of The Forest'

Massive baobab tree with thick trunk and sprawling branches, one of the strange things found on Google Earth shared by people.

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    Cat

    Aerial view on Google Earth showing a backyard with a cat, compared to a photo of the actual cat inside the house.

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    #3

    A Local Sight In A Field

    Aerial view of Bures Dragon, a strange and large dragon-shaped figure found on Google Earth in a green field.

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    Western Australia

    Satellite view of strange land formations resembling an animal shape found on Google Earth at Leopold River.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a live baby dinosaur??

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    #5

    Found Where I Should Have Been Born

    Satellite view of Disappointment Island shown on Google Earth revealing strange and unusual features on the map.

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    #6

    Noor 3 In Morocco. The Mirrors Direct Light To The Tower, Where The Light Heats Up Molten Salt. The Molten Salt Creates Steam To Turn The Turbines And Run The Generators

    Aerial view of a solar power plant with a circular pattern of mirrors, a strange discovery on Google Earth.

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    #7

    In A French Village To Slow Drivers Down

    Unusually strange road markings creating chaotic patterns on streets, a bizarre Google Earth discovery shared by people.

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    #8

    Ribbit

    Aerial view of Frog Rock in Waynesville, Missouri, showing a large painted frog rock sculpture in a wooded area.

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    #9

    North Korea

    Aerial view of unusual coordinates on Google Earth showing buildings and a "Help me please" marker.

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    #10

    Here’s A Cool One In Florida

    Aerial view on Google Earth showing residential houses, pool, and surrounding wooded area in Odessa, Florida.

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    #11

    Baarle, The Most Complex Border In The World. The Dutch Municipality Of Baarle-Nassau Is Home To More Than 20 Belgian Enclaves, Some Of Which Contain Dutch Enclaves

    Aerial view and street photos showing the unique border lines between the Netherlands and Belgium on Google Earth.

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    #12

    Not Too Far From York. UK. On A Clear Day You Can See This From 28 Miles Away. Weird

    Satellite view of Kilburn White Horse, a strange landmark found on Google Earth attracting many viewers online.

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    #13

    Island Shaped As A Heart In Galesnjak, Croatia

    Heart-shaped island Otok Galešnjak seen on Google Earth, a strange natural formation found by people exploring satellite images.

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    #14

    Manaos Brésil

    Aerial view showing a sharp divide between dense urban area and thick forest in Google Earth imagery.

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    #15

    Afrika

    Satellite view of a rhino-shaped outline at Mapesu Private Game Reserve found on Google Earth, showing strange discoveries.

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    #16

    A Freight Ship That Crashed Into North Sentinel Island In 1981. This Island Is Home To The Supposed Last True (Mostly Unbothered) Indigenous People On The Planet

    Strange shipwreck visible underwater near a curving sandy coastline captured on Google Earth satellite view.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will k**l you if you try to get on land there.

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    #17

    Found This A Few Years Ago

    Satellite view of a dropped pin near Washoe County, Nevada, showing a strange natural pattern on Google Earth.

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    #18

    Welcome To Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapiki-Maungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitnatahu

    Aerial view of a dense forest area with a location pin marking a point on Google Earth, a strange find shared online.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is this and why would I go there?

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    #19

    Monuriki Island Where The Movie Cast Away Was Filmed

    Aerial Google Earth view of Monuriki Island and Cast Away Island Beach, a tourist attraction in Fiji.

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    #20

    I Found This "Man Emerging From Water" By Accident On Google Earth

    Man wearing cap and mask stands waist-deep in clear water capturing strange Google Earth discovery on camera.

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    #21

    I Wonder What They Don’t Want Us To See, This Is Near The Athens Airport

    Pixelated area on Google Earth over Old Town Hall Artemis and HELLO Artemidas cramming school location.

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    #22

    😱😱😱

    Person standing with a map covering their head in a mountainous area, a strange finding shared on Google Earth.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can lose yourself there.

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    #23

    What Is This?

    Aerial view of a winding residential area with unique layout and water features found on Google Earth.

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    #24

    I Said We’re Going Back; Back To The Future Doc!

    Aerial and street view images showing a strange abandoned car captured on Google Earth.

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    #25

    Some May Say That What Started Out As A Heartfelt Tribute To Otis Redding, Somehow Went Very Very Wrong..... To View This Go To 32°33'26.24"N 83°49'29.38"W, Then Go Back In Time To March 2017

    A large corn maze visible on Google Earth shaped like a cartoon character with text, showcasing strange things found.

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    #26

    It’s Categorized As A Synagogue

    Satellite view of a city with a Google Earth marker labeled Help pls no food, showcasing strange findings on Google Earth.

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    #27

    Arizona’s Meteor Crater. Look How Close It Came To Hitting The Visitor Center!!

    Aerial view of Meteor Crater natural landmark and visitor center captured on Google Earth showing a large impact site.

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    #28

    My Hometown’s Library

    Aerial view of City of Tonawanda Public Library showing unique geometric building shapes on Google Earth.

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