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Some measurements of radon in south west England

Watson, J. C. / Selby, A. R.

Summary A survey of radon in soil gas emissions was carried out in the Carnmenellis area of Cornwall to establish the location and extent of any major radon gas concentrations. Measurements of soil radon gas levels showed considerable variation. Radon emission variation with respect to atmospheric pressure was monitored but results showed no correlation between the variables. A survey of schools in the region with high indoor radon concentrations was carried out for comparison with the results of the main survey. A good correlation was found between the two surveys, suggesting that broad-based radon hazard mapping on a local scale may be feasible.

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Some measurements of radon in south west England

Watson, J. C. / Selby, A. R.

Summary A survey of radon in soil gas emissions was carried out in the Carnmenellis area of Cornwall to establish the location and extent of any major radon gas concentrations. Measurements of soil radon gas levels showed considerable variation. Radon emission variation with respect to atmospheric pressure was monitored but results showed no correlation between the variables. A survey of schools in the region with high indoor radon concentrations was carried out for comparison with the results of the main survey. A good correlation was found between the two surveys, suggesting that broad-based radon hazard mapping on a local scale may be feasible.

Some measurements of radon in south west England

Watson, J. C. / Selby, A. R.

Summary A survey of radon in soil gas emissions was carried out in the Carnmenellis area of Cornwall to establish the location and extent of any major radon gas concentrations. Measurements of soil radon gas levels showed considerable variation. Radon emission variation with respect to atmospheric pressure was monitored but results showed no correlation between the variables. A survey of schools in the region with high indoor radon concentrations was carried out for comparison with the results of the main survey. A good correlation was found between the two surveys, suggesting that broad-based radon hazard mapping on a local scale may be feasible.

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Title:

Some measurements of radon in south west England

Contributors:

Watson, J. C. (author) / Selby, A. R. (author)

Published in:

Geotechnical & Geological Engineering ; 10

Publication date:

1992

ISSN:

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00881146

Type of media:

Article (Journal)

Type of material:

Print

Language:

English

Keywords:

Radon , Cornwall , Carnmenellis , granite , soil-gas

Classification:

BKL: 38.58 Geomechanik / 57.00 Bergbau: Allgemeines / 56.20 Ingenieurgeologie, Bodenmechanik
Local classification TIB: 275/3750

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