Serpentine Timeline Chart
A serpentine timeline chart is a type of data visualization that arranges chronological events along a curved, snake-like path, allowing for compact and visually engaging displays of long time spans. Unlike traditional straight-line timelines, the serpentine layout bends the timeline back and forth—either horizontally or vertically—making efficient use of limited screen space.
This format is especially useful when presenting extended periods of history or data sequences in environments where space is constrained. The number of bends (or “turns”) in the timeline can be customized to suit your content and layout needs. This makes serpentine timelines ideal for storytelling, historical data visualization, or any situation where readability and space optimization are key.
amCharts enables you to easily create and customize serpentine timelines, with support for both horizontal and vertical orientations, flexible bend counts, and rich data annotation capabilities.
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