Google's 15 Discoveries: Hundreds of new species Atlas

From illegal crops to floating cars to possible clues to the location of the Lake of Blood to Atlantis, all this and other surprising things have not escaped the eyes of Google Earth. With this popular satellite image software, you can explore every corner of the earth just by sitting in front of your computer.

Some may see the ubiquity of Google's camera as an invasion, but there is no doubt that Google Earth plays an important role not only in satisfying voyeurism and entertainment, but also in scientific research, and may even help an American musician discover billions of dollars' worth of underground treasure. Here are the top 15 surprising discoveries from Google Earth.