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Geovisualization (geographic visualization) is the use of visual representations of geographically referenced data to support the exploration, analysis, interpretation, and communication of spatial information [1][2]. In GIS, it integrates cartographic methods with geographic information science, exploratory data analysis, scientific visualization, and information visualization to help users identify spatial patterns, relationships, and trends [1][3][4]. Geovisualization may use static maps, interactive maps, linked charts, multiple coordinated views, animations, and three-dimensional or virtual environments, depending on the data and analytical task [2][4][5]. Interaction enables users to change views, select features, compare representations, and investigate patterns that may not be apparent in a single static map [2][5][6]. Its functions include data exploration, analytical reasoning, synthesis of findings, and presentation of results, supporting hypothesis generation, knowledge construction, and decision-making [1][3]. 

geovisualization geographic visualization GIS interactive mapping spatial data visualization visual analytics exploratory spatial analysis cartography
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  1. Alan M. MacEachren; Menno-Jan Kraak; Research Challenges in Geovisualization. Cartogr. Geogr. Inf. Sci. 2001, 28, 3-12. [CrossRef]
  2. Menno-Jan Kraak; Geovisualization illustrated. ISPRS J. Photogramm. Remote Sens. 2003, 57, 390-399. [CrossRef]
  3. A.M. MacEachren; M. Gahegan; W. Pike; I. Brewer; G. Cai; E. Lengerich; F. Hardistry; Geovisualization for knowledge construction and decision support. IEEE Comput. Graph. Appl. 2004, 24, 13-17. [CrossRef]
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