R-trees

R-trees are data structures designed to efficiently organize and search spatial information like maps, images, or geographic data. Imagine them as a hierarchical system of nested boxes, where each box (or node) contains smaller boxes or data points, such as locations or shapes. This setup allows quick retrieval of all items within a specific area by narrowing down searches through these nested boxes, similar to how a library organizes books by topics and subcategories. R-trees are widely used in GIS systems, spatial databases, and computer graphics to manage complex spatial data efficiently.