All Replies (4) 1 Make sure the status bar is checked in the View menu. 2 Make sure the Terrain layer is checked at the bottom of the Layers panel. Without that Google Earth is flat and you will see elev 0 everywhere. 3 If using Windows, make sure the bottom of the Google Earth window hasn’t slipped behind the Windows task bar.
Another query we ran across in our research was “Does google earth give elevations?”.
Earth also displays the elevation of the location of your cursor on the map, in the lower right corner. The elevation of the specific point displays at the bottom right of the window. Open Google Earth and navigate to the location you want either manually by zooming in, or by searching for a location .
Simply open Google Earth, navigate to the location in question (either by manually zooming in or by typing the appropriate name in the search box). In case you’ve found your target location, the elevation of that specific point will be displayed at the bottom right of your Google Earth window.
How do I show elevation in Google Earth Pro?
Draw a path or open an existing path. An elevation profile will appear in the the lower half of the 3D Viewer. If your elevation measurement reads “0, ” make sure the terrain layer is turned on.
View a path’s elevation profile. Explore the slope, elevation, and distance along a path. Draw a path or open an existing path. An elevation profile will appear in the the lower half of the 3D Viewer. If your elevation measurement reads “0,” make sure the terrain layer is turned on.
Why is my elev 0 everywhere on Google Earth?
Without that Google Earth is flat and you will see elev 0 everywhere. If using Windows, make sure the bottom of the Google Earth window hasn’t slipped behind the Windows task bar. If you maximise the Google Earth Window that should solve that problem.
What does the “elev” number mean on Google Maps?
The “elev” number is the one that shows you the elevation of the point you’ve browsed for. Of course, the basic location search can essentially tell you the height of the location you choose. However, you may want to see the profile of a particular path of a geographical location.
Why do my overlays look flat in Google Earth Pro?
There a couple of settings in Google Earth Pro which can affect the way overlays are draped. The Terrain layer at the bottom of the Layers panel needs to be checked. Without that Google Earth is flat. If you’re working with an area with 3D imagery that can also affect overlays.