The Best Accidental Images Captured by Google Earth

We find Google Earth and Google Street View amazing. How awesome is it to zoom in on a street anywhere in the world and see cars driving and people walking? You can do this in any country, city, town, or village that Google has photographed. It’s literally the world at your fingertips. 

China’s Gobi Desert is vast, and Google Earth has photographed just about every square mile of it. Taking a closer look at the photo, you can see structures that look military in nature. It seems that they belong to a secret military installation that performs weapons testing.  

Are these guys on vacation? They certainly look relaxed. Google Earth caught them soaking in a natural spring in Japan, so maybe they just needed a break from work and the kids. These beautiful creatures are Japanese macaques, also called snow monkeys, and the spa is a  natural hot spring.  

This red pool of some liquid snapped by Google Earth at coordinates 44.486926° E, 33.396157° N near Sadr City in Iraq makes you wonder. What are they collecting? Is it supposed to be red? Do they know it’s red? Should someone warn them?   

The image below is of a geoglyph, a large design created with natural elements, and yes, it is in the shape of the King of the Jungle. Named the Whipsnade White Lion and constructed in 1933, it is a majestic sight for someone flying overhead.   

“Um, could you get that camera out of my face?” This cat on a street in Argentina is clearly miffed with the Google camera car, and if he could talk, he would ask it to move on because he or she seems pretty busy.  

Ever wonder where old military planes go to die? It’s the Davis Monthan Air Force Base at the coordinates 32 0859.96″ N, 110 5009.03″ W.  This 2,600-acre graveyard for the aircraft, sometimes called “the boneyard,” is closed to the public. 

It is inevitable that knowing when the Google Earth folks are in the neighborhood; groups try to prank them by dressing up, posting signs, or making faces, hoping to make their own mark on the Maps website.  

We have to give this bunny credit – this guy can jump, and in this case, obviously much higher than the Google Street camera car. What luck to catch this talented animal in mid-flight, and what a surprise viewers will get if they check out that road on Google Maps. 

A real Batman symbol exists on the island of Okinawa in Japan. According to Kadena spokesperson Ed Gulick, the distinctive bat symbolizes the home of the Air Force’s 44th Fighter Squadron, also known as the Vampire Bats.

The world’s largest Coca-Cola logo – 50 meters tall, 120 meters wide, and made entirely of empty Coca-Cola bottles – can be seen in the desert near Arica in northern Chile. Because the logo is essentially a sculpture of monumental proportions, it can only be seen in its entirety from a distance of several hundred meters above the ground.

Tsukimi Ayano takes a different approach to loneliness. Reminiscing about her late father’s life while working alone in her mini garden, she began collecting straw to make a doll in his honor. A strange thing happened once the doll was completed.

Cleveland, Ohio, has been identified as the location of a rather romantic environment. Upon closer inspection, you can see that this heart-shaped pond is part of the front entrance of a large property. It was most likely made by the homeowner as it is not accessible to the public. 

We’ve seen plenty of animals on this list, and their faces weren’t blurred. So what’s the deal with this cow? Perhaps she didn’t want her face to be visible on Google Street View, so the company disguised her image to conceal her identity.

No part of this stunning landscape is going to make this frog feel like he has to share the limelight with it. The cute frog is determined to be the main attraction. He took advantage of the opportunity and turned this section of Google Street View into a tribute to himself.

This moose crossed the road directly in front of the Google Street View car. In all likelihood, this photo was taken by chance. A lucky break came along for someone who happened to be at the right place at the right moment!

Many brands have become aware of the fact that people are spending a decent amount of time exploring Google Earth. Of course, it wasn’t long before massive advertisements began appearing in faraway locations for their viewing pleasure – a notion known as “mapvertising.”

When this herd of sheep grew tired of exploring the countryside, they chose to rest and enjoy the sunset. Or maybe, just maybe, they all agreed to meet there to watch the Google Street View car go by. Either way, it appears to be a warm and comfortable spot.

This cat appears to be clinging to life by the scruff of its neck. We’re not sure what possessed it to conclude that it needed to scale this stone barrier. Is it possible that it was fleeing because a massive car with a camera on it was barreling down the road, and it needed to get away quickly?

The Barringer Crater is the most well-preserved meteor crater on the planet. The meteor had a significant impact, with the crater it left measuring nearly one mile across, 2.4 miles around, and more than 550 feet deep. The meteor is located near Winslow, Arizona, close to Interstate 40 and Route 66.

Of all the bizarre things we’ve seen on Google Street View, this is perhaps one of the most outlandish. This man, who was photographed in Aberdeen, Scotland, has piqued the interest of people all over the world. In case you’re wondering, the controversy is about more than just the fact that he’s wearing a horse head.

The number of birds in this photograph is impressive. A flock of hungry seagulls can be unrelenting when they find the perfect opportunity to feast, and this one has found it. Hopefully, they were able to secure enough leftovers to feed them all!

Two huge diamonds, each surrounded by a pair of overlapping circles, were discovered carved into the desert floor at Mesa Huerfanita in the state of New Mexico. According to author John Sweeney, the strange pattern marks the location of a subterranean bunker belonging to the Church of Scientology.

These penguins are on a mission to reach their destination. Although it appears that Timmy is in the lead, Charlie is closing in on him quickly. Little Paulie comes in sixth place. He’s having trouble keeping up, but with patience and perseverance, he might be able to catch up to the rest of the group.

Shepherds going up mountains with a walking stick are now a thing of the past. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are available to modern-day shepherds, whose job is still to care for their herd and to pick up any stragglers who may have become separated.

A gigantic pentagram, approximately 1,200 feet in diameter, has been etched into the surface of the Earth in a remote area of Kazakhstan. The five-pointed star, which is enclosed by a circle, can be found on the southern bank of the Upper Tobol Reservoir.

No one knows what happened, but this ostrich has gotten himself into a bit of a pickle. The car must have come to a complete stop long enough for the large bird to squeeze its head through the open window. That’s the only thing that makes any logical sense.

Albino animals are extremely rare due to the fact that their bright coats do not provide good camouflage, making them more vulnerable to predators. Seeing an albino moose in the wild is so rare that it’s almost impossible to come by.

Passersby might be a little uneasy if they saw a man casually holding a huge gun that appeared to be loaded and ready for action. This would be true in most places on the planet. However, in Russia, life is lived a little differently.

This seagull, like the monarch butterfly, found himself smack bang in the middle of a Google Street View photograph – and he did so while flying through the air. To accomplish this is no simple task. That delectable lunch he snatched from some garbage can or beachside cafe was on display when this seagull soared straight up to the camera.

This incredible Street View image shows a mother and her baby in a remote part of the world. We’re sure they’re both wondering what this strange mechanical creature is. In such a remote area, they may never have seen anything like this before. 

A vehicle traveling down the coastal highway near Ardmair Beach made a false turn and ended up in the wrong place. Thankfully, the driver’s lack of awareness didn’t have fatal results. However, the accident was recorded forever on the internet thanks to a passing Google Street View car.

The body of a man who had been missing for nearly a decade has been discovered inside a sunken car that had been visible on Google Maps for nine years before being discovered. At the age of 72, Davie Lee Niles mysteriously disappeared in 2006. He had recently been diagnosed with depression and cancer.

Not all large fish are interested in converting divers into good meals. This massive sunfish simply wants to be buddies, as evidenced by Google Maps’ location. Do you think those divers are in danger?

As the Google Street View vehicle drove across the snowy terrain, this hawk flew directly in front of the camera. It was strategically placed above the mountains in the distance. This photograph was taken completely by chance, yet experienced photographers spend years attempting to get images like this.

Before Google Earth, seeing a herd of buffalo from above was not possible for most people. Now, you can see a buffalo herd moving through the Kigosi Game Reserve in Tanzania thanks to Google Earth and this stunning photograph.

The SS Jassim, a Bolivian cargo ferry, ran aground and sank on the Wingate Reef, off the coast of Sudan, in 2003. It appears to be resting on its side, possibly in the same position in which it capsized. 

This small butterfly somehow managed to float right in the center of a Google Street View photograph. For us, any street with a monarch butterfly on it is a nice street, regardless of where it is located. The majority of these butterflies can be found in North America, but they are endangered due to habitat loss and climate change.

What prompted the horse to cross the road? Just like the chicken, it seems the goal was quite simply to get to the other side! We’re not sure what this horse was looking for, but we’re quite sure she was attempting to get out of the path of the Google Street View car as quickly as she could.

This ferocious cat stalking the streets in a metropolitan setting is actually a fake. Google Maps has been fooled by some pranksters, and now we’re laughing along with them.

The SS Ayrfield has been everything from a cargo ship to a floating forest, and it is now permanently moored in Australia’s Homebush Bay. The ship is the most spectacular of these wrecks since it has magically developed a luxuriant forest of mangrove plants on its deck.

We’re sorry if you wound up in the forest with a herd of elephants as a result of your Google Maps misadventures. The elephants, for their part, have no idea where they are heading. They were certain they had to go left at the big green bush and then right at the next green bush, but with green bushes everywhere, they soon became hopelessly lost.

Most people agree that dogs and cats make the ideal pets, but this picture proves that we may have been completely incorrect all along. If you haven’t experienced the comforting embrace of an alpaca, you are truly missing out.

The Floor is Lava is a rather self-explanatory game in which participants must assume that the floor is molten lava. You must avoid contacting the ground in order to avoid losing the game. Everyone has five seconds to get their feet off the ground after hearing someone call out, “the floor is lava!”

This photograph, shot in Whitstable, Kent, has gained widespread attention on the internet due to the presence of a woman who is seen doing something peculiar. She has clearly made the decision to take advantage of the great weather by doing yoga on the grass.

Is this dog hoping to be able to fetch something? Do you think it’s going to use the street as a restroom soon? We simply don’t know, and frankly, we don’t care – all we want is for the dog to return home safely.

This dog is so clever and such a good boy! He’s standing calmly outside his owners’ house, guarding them and keeping an eye on the strange car with the strange cameras. It is his responsibility to ensure that no one enters their home and that no Google Street View automobiles encroaches on their personal space. 

Firefox’s logo has been cropped into a stunning circle. A high-resolution snapshot appears to have been taken of this location specifically for Google Earth. The circle was erected by a group of Linux users at the Oregon State University. They completed the 220-foot wide circle in less than 24 hours.

This cute kitty reasoned that catching a nap on the roof of this car would be a smart idea. To be fair, that car does appear to have a bed built right into it. That looks like a nice safe place to have a sleep without being disturbed.

This 1-million-square-foot spiral design, which is located in an Egyptian desert not far from the coasts of the Red Sea, is actually an art piece named Desert Breath. It is undeniably spectacular.