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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