Since this story was originally posted, it has been amended to correct the location of Yellowstone National Park.Web surfers who use Google’s satellite-mapping software now have the option of viewing streaming video clips from a number of well-known landmarks and locales, including Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park and Colorado/Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument, thanks to Discovery Communications, The Wall Street Journal reports.Launched yesterday, the new feature represents the first time Google has pushed video content on the Google Earth site, according to The Journal. There are currently only 10 clips of U.S. national parks available, but over the coming six weeks, Discovery plans to increase the number of clips on the site to include 50 destinations such as the Roman Coliseum and the Great Wall of China, according to The Journal.By 2007, video clips of some 100 locations will be available on Google Earth, and Discovery said it may include non-English language video in the future, The Journal reports. Video content is increasingly being picked by websites all over the world, due largely to the rapid adoption of broadband Internet service, allowing more users to access the content without having to test their patience waiting for it to download via a phone line or cable modem.The video clips are usually a few minutes long, and they’re pulled from Discovery’s vast collection of almost 100,000 hours of footage, according to The Journal. Users can view the clips by clicking on Discovery Globe logos attached to specific locations on a map, The Journal reports.Google first launched the satellite-mapping service in 2005, and users already have the option of looking at images of various landmarks including gas stations and banks, according to The Journal.John Hanke, Google Maps’ director, says the service is the latest effort in its plan to make Google Earth a “browser for the planet,” The Journal reports.Hanke also noted that the arrangement between the two companies is not exclusive and that Google is still open to offering content from additional providers, according The Journal.Each company’s potential revenue associated with the video service will not be shared, and Discovery says it plans to bring in cash by sending advertisements along with its video clips, and by offering extended video for a fee, The Journal reports.For related news coverage, read San Fran Selects Google, EarthLink for Wi-Fi. Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by G42 Understanding the impact of AI on society, environment and economy By Jane Chan Dec 03, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence opinion Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs In this article, we take a look at how CIOs can tackle website spoofing attacks and the best ways to prevent them. By Yash Mehta Dec 01, 2023 5 mins CIO Cyberattacks Security brandpost Sponsored by Catchpoint Systems Inc. Gain full visibility across the Internet Stack with IPM (Internet Performance Monitoring) Today’s IT systems have more points of failure than ever before. Internet Performance Monitoring provides visibility over external networks and services to mitigate outages. By Neal Weinberg Dec 01, 2023 3 mins IT Operations brandpost Sponsored by Zscaler How customers can save money during periods of economic uncertainty Now is the time to overcome the challenges of perimeter-based architectures and reduce costs with zero trust. By Zscaler Dec 01, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe