Gillmore, Gavin K., Phillips, Paul, Denman, Antony, Sperrin, Malcolm and Pearce, Gillian (2001) Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, southwest England. Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 49(3), pp. 281-292. ISSN (print) 0147-6513
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Radon levels underground in two abandoned mines in Devon, United Kingdom, are reported and analyzed. Extremely high levels have been noted, 7,100,000 Bq m−3 being the highest level recorded. This is approximately 89 times higher than the highest published radon level for caves and mines in Devon and Cornwall, England, which is 80,000 Bq m−3. These levels have significant health implications for both casual and occupational mine explorers.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | radon, geology, mines, tin, health, hazard, risk, Devon, Cornwall, England |
| Research Area: | Geography and environmental studies |
| Faculty, School or Research Centre: | Faculty of Science (until 2011) > School of Geography, Geology and Environment |
| Depositing User: | Sara Burnett |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jun 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Nov 2008 17:22 |
| URI: | http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/id/eprint/1362 |
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