This
stunningly detailed satellite image map of the world is the most accurate
and up to date map of its kind. A multitude of various data sources are
combined to produce this maps unique detail of the planet. Land imagery is based on data collected by NASA's MODIS
satellite instrumentation in August 2004. Polar
sea ice is based on a combination of MODIS data and observations made by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's AVHRR sensor (Advanced
Very High Resolution Radiometer). This map depicts the earth during the
month of August so there is little snow coverage in the northern hemisphere
landmasses, although little snow is apparent in the southern hemisphere it
is at its maximum extent due to it being winter in the region. Tens of
thousands of the earths physical features can be clearly identified in
astounding detail. Political borders are demarcated using red outlines.