Virtual Geographic Environments

Virtual Geographic Environments (VGEs) are digital simulations or computerized representations of real-world landscapes and geographical features. They allow users to explore, analyze, and understand spatial data, terrain, and environmental processes in an interactive way. VGEs are used in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and education to model scenarios, visualize complex geographic information, and support decision-making without the need for physical travel or fieldwork. Essentially, they create a virtual version of the physical world, making geographic information accessible, manipulable, and easier to study.