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Waterfall Charts

Waterfall charts are ideal for comparing variations between multiple data sets that are obtained under similar conditions.

Waterfall Pseudo-Surface

In this waterfall chart type, the series are represented as a pseudo-surface (the chart below shows the Mauna Lao CO2 monthly mean for 1985-2007).

An Example of a Waterfall Pseudo-Surface Graph

Waterfall Area Series

In this waterfall chart type, the area below the line representing each series is color-filled.

An Example of a Waterfall Area Series Graph

Source of data: Clark et. al. 2003 USGS Open File Report 03-395. Spectral reflectance for Picea engelmannii and Abies lasiocarpa from different areas of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Waterfall Line Series

In this waterfall chart type, the data series are represented using line attributes.

An Example of a Waterfall Line Series Graph