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.
The elevation should appear in the status bar at the bottom of the screen in Google Earth Pro along with the coordinates and date, if available. Make sure the status bar is checked in the View menu. 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.
Here’s how you can remedy the problem: Turn off all layers in the Places panel. Clear the cache. On Windows, go to Tools à Options à Cache à Clear disk cache. On Mac, go to Google Earth à Preferences à Cache à Clear disk cache. On Windows, go to Tools à Options à 3D View.
Why can’t I see high resolution images on Google Earth?
The image hasn’t completely loaded there is no high-resolution imagery for the area Here’s how you can remedy the problem : Turn off all layers in the Places panel. Clear the cache. On Windows, go to Tools à Options à Cache à Clear disk cache. On Mac, go to Google Earth à Preferences à Cache à Clear disk cache.
The Elevation Profile tool allows you to create a path, and display its elevation profile. Additionally, Google Earth displays location elevation wherever your cursor is on the map. You can find the current cursor elevation in the lower right corner.
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.