Description

Have you ever wondered what's on the other side of the Earth(orworld) if you dig a hole through the center? You probablythoughtit's China! Now you have the opportunity to find out forreal! Youcan check the diametrical opposite of your currentlocation, ormove the marker anywhere on the map, or search anyplace in theworld to find the antipodes. The top map presents theplace forwhich you want to find the antipodal point. The bottom mapshowsthe antipodal point for the selected location on the top map.Theantipodes of any place on the Earth is the point on theEarth'ssurface which is diametrically opposite to it. Two pointsthat areantipodal to each other are connected by a straight linerunningthrough the center of the Earth. Most people believe that ifyoudig a hole through the center of the Earth, you would come outonthe other side right someplace in China. In reality, formostlocations, if you dig a tunnel, the antipodal position is intheocean. To get to China you would have to be digging somewhereinArgentina or Chile. Have fun finding the other side of yourworld!