Google Doodle celebrates Earth Day by showcasing 'natural beauty'

April 22 (UPI) --Google released a special Google Doodle on Wednesday in honor of Earth Day.

The Doodle spells out "Google" using images of naturally-occurring landscapes that resemble the letters in the company's name.

The first "g" hails from the United Kingdom, the first "o" from Canada, the second "o" from Argentina, the second "g" from Papua, the "l" from Senegal, and the "e" from Indonesia.

"This Doodle celebrates our magnificent planet. The rotating artwork features Google Earth imagery, showcasing diverse global landscapes and natural wonders inside each letter," Google said.

Earth Day is an annual event meant "to broaden, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide" and "drive positive action for our planet." It was first celebrated in 1970.

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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 6:25 AM.