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Comparison of seasonal variability in European domestic radon measurements

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Groves-Kirkby, C. J., Denman, A. R., Phillips, P. S., Crockett, R. G. M. and Sinclair, J. M. (2010) Comparison of seasonal variability in European domestic radon measurements. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. 10(3), pp. 565-569. 1561-8633.
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Creators:Groves-Kirkby, C. J., Denman, A. R., Phillips, P. S., Crockett, R. G. M. and Sinclair, J. M.
Abstract:
Analysis of published data characterising seasonal variability of domestic radon concentrations in Europe and elsewhere shows significant variability between different countries and between regions where regional data is available. Comparison is facilitated by application of the Gini Coefficient methodology to reported seasonal variation data. Overall, radon-rich sedimentary strata, particularly high-porosity limestones, exhibit high seasonal variation, while radon-rich igneous lithologies demonstrate relatively constant, but somewhat higher, radon concentrations. Highvariability regions include the Pennines and South Downs in England, Languedoc and Brittany in France, and especially Switzerland. Low-variability high-radon regions include
the granite-rich Cornwall/Devon peninsula in England, and Auvergne and Ardennes in France, all components of the
Devonian-Carboniferous Hercynian belt.
Official URL:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/volumes_...
Item Type:Article
Subjects:G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution
Schools and Departments:Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
School of Science and Technology (from 2010) > Environmental and Material Sciences
DOI:10.5194/nhess-10-565-2010
Date:26 March 2010
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