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Generation of Zoomable maps with Rivers and Fjords

Graphics 2025-04-14 v1
Authors: Torben Æ. Mogensen , Emil N. Isenbecker
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Abstract

This paper presents a method for generating maps with rivers and fjords. The method is based on recursive subdivision of triangles and allows unlimited zoom on details without requiring generation of a full map at high resolution.

Keywords

map generation recursive subdivision rivers and fjords zoomable maps

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@article{arxiv.2504.08383,
  title  = {Generation of Zoomable maps with Rivers and Fjords},
  author = {Torben Æ. Mogensen and Emil N. Isenbecker},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2504.08383},
  year   = {2025}
}

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