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Helen Czerski shares tactile globe discovery from German research institute

Commenters debate accuracy of exaggerated relief versus flat maps

2 Sep 16 6:17 AM · 9d ago · 2 comments · 1 source · development 2 of 5

Some commenters questioned the accuracy of the exaggerated topography, while others argued for its educational value over flat maps. A debate emerged about whether extreme exaggeration actually distorts understanding of planetary scale.

“A flat globe is much more accurate. If the earth were the size of a pool ball, it would be smoother than that pool ball.”

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