Study and analysis of amber deposits using ArcGIS techniques

Abstract Amber deposits are located within the Baltic-Dnipro province and cover vast land areas and coastal seas. In the regional dimension, the formation of amber deposits is determined by the climatic, facial and tectonic features, so it is important to link their occurrence to specific structures, especially on platform areas where morphostructures are linked to the tectonic structure. Amber deposits on the territory of Ukraine are considered to be non-commercial due to their low technical and economic indicators and limited geological exploration. The evaluation of amber deposits is proving to be an important task that affects the country’s economy. The question of the origin of known placers, including intermediate collectors, remains unresolved. Numerous researchers studied amber placers, however, the question of the origin of placers, methods of their detection and evaluation is still relevant at the present stage, since the solution of this issue will largely allow to revise their resource potential. This article examines the prospects of utilising the ArcGIS geographic information system to analyse the geological and economic potential of amber resources in Ukraine. Geological and economic modelling using ArcGIS tools makes it possible to determine the industrial value of exploration of amber deposits. The calculation of the geological and economic indicators of the deposit is based on the most relevant data under current conditions.