Interactive map shows you where digging on the other side of the Earth would lead

Antipode Map. The antipode of each point on Earth's surface mapped Vivid Maps What is an antipode? An antipode, or antipodal point, is the point on the planet that is located diametrically opposite to a specific geographic location, and therefore, is the farthest point in the world from that location.The antipode of any place can be identified by drawing an imaginary straight line that passes through the center of the planet and reaches the other side of the world. Perfect for geospatial exploration and learning with interactive maps

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This map helps you find the antipodes (the other side of the world) of any place on Earth Let the antipode calculator work — you will see the result in no time! Before trying to find an antipode, take a look at the map above the calculator: it will help you avoid ending up in the water too many times! In it, two maps of the globe are overlaid, pairing together antipodal points

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Explore the Antipode Map to find the exact opposite coordinates of any location The two points which are antipodal to one another are considered to be connected by a straight line or tunnel through the centre of the Earth If you drew a line (vector) from your location to the center of the earth and continued that line until it emerged from the other side of the earth's surface, that point of intersection on the other side is the antipode.

Map of Antipodes Islands group location; and mouse monitoring activity... Download Scientific. The two points which are antipodal to one another are considered to be connected by a straight line or tunnel through the centre of the Earth If you drew a line (vector) from your location to the center of the earth and continued that line until it emerged from the other side of the earth's surface, that point of intersection on the other side is the antipode.

Seismic activity on the map of antipodes in Mercator projection. The... Download Scientific. There are a few interesting things to point out about antipodes: If you dig from any point in the US you will not end up in China. An antipode of a point on the earth is the region on the Earth's surface which is diametrically opposite to that point