Resource Deposit Visualization

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We are excited to announce Resource Deposit Visualization — a major update that brings 73+ real-world natural resource deposits to the GeopoliticsSim globe.

Key Highlights:

  • 73+ Deposits: Oil fields, gas deposits, and rare earth element sites with real-world coordinates from authoritative geological surveys.
  • Production Data: Daily/annual production volumes and proven reserve estimates for each deposit.
  • Visual Scaling: Deposits are displayed as scaled icons on the 3D globe, sized by production volume.
  • Source Citations: Every deposit includes source URLs from USGS, EIA, NRCan, Geoscience Australia, or national surveys.
  • Simulation Integration: Resource deposits now factor into scenario projections — when you model a conflict near an oil field, the simulation knows what production is at stake.

This update transforms the map from a political visualization into a resource geography tool. See at a glance why the Strait of Hormuz matters, where rare earth supply is concentrated, and which countries control critical energy infrastructure.