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GOOGLE has launched an update to Earth that allows users to see the world's greatest wonders in all their glory.

Tech wizardry means that armchair travellers can see towering skyscrapers, tourist hotspots and treacherous mountains all in stunning 3D.

The Palace of Westminster's intricate design can be fully appreciated on the updated Google Earth
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The Palace of Westminster's intricate design can be fully appreciated on the updated Google Earth
The Shard towers above the London skyline with the City and Tower Bridge seen in the background
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The Shard towers above the London skyline with the City and Tower Bridge seen in the background
The Eiffel Tower in Paris casts an astoundingly accurate shadow across the city
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris casts an astoundingly accurate shadow across the city
Christ the Redeemer casts a gaze over the 3D rendering of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
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Christ the Redeemer casts a gaze over the 3D rendering of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

And your view is fully changeable, with every picture able to turn on a 360-degree axis.

The planet's major cities and landmarks are all covered, meaning you can swoop through the streets, dodging, trees, cars, cranes and buildings that are all rendered with astonishing accuracy.

The Rock of Gibraltar looks majestic on the new Earth update
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The Rock of Gibraltar looks majestic on the new Earth update

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But one such landmark that isn't covered is the White House, leading to speculation that security fears may have held back the project.

But top sights like the Shard in London, Mount Everest, the Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower can all be appreciated in outstanding detail.

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A stunning depiction of Mt Rushmore shows the level of accuracy the new Google Earth can achieve
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The Colosseum in Rome, where the ancient structure's crumbling remains are clearly rendered
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