# Reading the recorded globe

Read the recording alongside the source timestamps. The cloud image, earthquake reports and rendered globe each describe a different moment.

[HTML](https://lukejbyrne.com/library/guides/8adrzz8-ctw/)
Content language: en
Author: Luke Byrne
Video published: null
Guide published: 2026-11-07

[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8ADrzz8-cTw)
Video language: English

- [Download the replay observations (CSV)](https://lukejbyrne.com/library/downloads/gods-eye-replay-observations.csv)

[Complete guide](https://lukejbyrne.com/library/guides/jmyhuxvpox4/index.md)

## Check the replay at 2:10

Pause as the camera changes perspective. Compare the distance stated in the reply with the position shown on the recorded map. The two disagree. A successful camera change tells us nothing about the accuracy of the explanation.

## The takeaway

For each observation, note the source, its time and what the image can show.

## Workflow resources

- [earthquake.usgs.gov](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/)
- [noaa.gov](https://www.noaa.gov/)

## Sources and limitations

These observations come from the recording made on 4 November 2026. Each source has its own update interval.

[Original video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8ADrzz8-cTw)