OpenTopography: High-resolution lidar and elevation data, searchable on a map. PBDB Navigator: Map of fossil finds through time, on ancient continents.
| OpenTopography | PBDB Navigator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geology, Terrain & Ocean Floor | Geology, Terrain & Ocean Floor |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Lidar surveys and global DEMs | Paleobiology Database |
| Made by | San Diego Supercomputer Center and partners | Paleobiology Database |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with OpenTopography
- Lidar datasets on a map
- Global elevation models
- Online processing
What you can do with PBDB Navigator
- Fossil occurrences on a map
- Filter by taxon and period
- Palaeogeographic reconstructions
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.