Useful internet resources for global tracking and data

A curated list of 50 useful internet resources offers various tools for tracking global data, exploring geography, and accessing scientific archives.

Key categories include real-time tracking services such as Flightradar24 for aircraft, MarineTraffic for ships, and Windy for weather patterns. Users can monitor natural phenomena through lightning maps and USGS earthquake data, or observe environmental changes via Global Forest Watch.

Educational and scientific resources are also highlighted, including NASA’s visual archives and 3D solar system explorations, Stellarium for sky mapping, and the World Bank’s open data. For historical and geographical interest, the list includes archives of old maps, OpenStreetMap, and tools like The True Size to compare country dimensions.