Level of anthropogenic transformation of mining landscapes: Kirovograd district case study

Abstract

The nuclear industry in Ukraine is an active business and research sector, producing more than 50% of its electricity in nuclear power plants of the former USSR design. Ukraine has the Europe's largest proven uranium reserves and three operating uranium mines located in the Kirovograd district of the Kirovograd oblast. So, the topic of anthropogenic stress for mining areas is considered as of high priority from the point of future impact consequences view.