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The article deals with the analysis of building stone resources of Dnipropetrovsk region that are used and can be used in order to provide construction needs. Dnipropetrovsk region is one of the most economically developed Ukrainian regions due to mineral and raw material resources being located on its territory. A part of regional mineral raw extraction comes up to almost 50% of mineral deposit balance reserves and the provision exceeds three times the national rate. Crystalline Pre-Cambrian rocks of East European platform fundament as gneiss, granites, quartzites, migmatites, granodiorites, amphibolites and sedimentary apron rocks – malmrocks – are natural construction material in the region. 42 building stone deposits are located on the territory of the region among them 19 deposits are developed also refer to big and middle and 24 are not developed. The biggest amount of developed deposits is located in the Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Kamianske and Nikopol districts. Building stone extraction is equal to approximately 14% from national quantity. Deposit exploitation is performed by commercial structures and state corporation enterprises. The conclusions are made about the ways of expanding capacities of building stone extraction due to complex iron ore deposit development and the opportunity of building stone reserve increase in the region.

The article is devoted to the study of Kryvbas – a unique landfill for understanding the structure of landscapes. In the history of studying the nature and landscapes of Kryvbas, the authors have identified two main stages: initial knowledge (ancient times – the first half of the XIX century) the second half of the XIX – beginning of the XXI century), which gave the opportunity for 130 years to form one of the largest not only in Ukraine but also in the world landscape and technical system. The formation of this original landscape-technical system is due to three factors: a) detailed studies of the nature and landscapes of Kryvyi Rih region, b) the richness and diversity of natural resources of the region, c) intensive development. The authors paid special attention to the functional-genetic classification of anthropogenic landscapes of Kryvbas, their characteristics and mapping. The authors note that among the industrial ones, special attention should be paid to mining and industrial landscapes, in particular dumps, which are the most suitable landscape complexes not only for reclamation works, but also for cultivating the entire landscape and technical system of Kryvbas.

Information is provided on the number of earthquakes in Kryvyi Rih and their parameters for the period 2007–2018. The types of seismic phenomena, the criteria for their identification are considered. The most probable natural and technogenic factors of the epicenters of local earthquakes are established by analyzing their location and sequence in time from the point of view of the tectonic features of the territory and the nature of the technogenic interference in its structure. The necessity of creating a local seismological network in Kryvyi Rih is substantiated. With a view to predict hazardous seismic phenomena, there is a need to continue hydrogeodynamic monitoring of ground water, to introduce seismic gravity monitoring and to conduct microseismic monitoring at mining enterprises. The results of systematic monitoring shall serve as the basis for seismic microzoning of the city. It is emphasized that popularization and dissemination of knowledge about the seismicity of mining regions among the population shall play an important role in the implementation of this task. The research materials can be used in the master's degree programme within the framework of higher education system and in advanced training of specialists in the mining industry.

Information is provided on the number of earthquakes in Kryvyi Rih and their parameters for the period 2007–2018. The types of seismic phenomena, the criteria for their identification are considered. The most probable natural and technogenic factors of the epicenters of local earthquakes are established by analyzing their location and sequence in time from the point of view of the tectonic features of the territory and the nature of the technogenic interference in its structure. The necessity of creating a local seismological network in Kryvyi Rih is substantiated. With a view to predict hazardous seismic phenomena, there is a need to continue hydrogeodynamic monitoring of ground water, to introduce seismic gravity monitoring and to conduct microseismic monitoring at mining enterprises. The results of systematic monitoring shall serve as the basis for seismic microzoning of the city. It is emphasized that popularization and dissemination of knowledge about the seismicity of mining regions among the population shall play an important role in the implementation of this task. The research materials can be used in the master’s degree programme within the framework of higher education system and in advanced training of specialists in the mining industry.