Gillmore, G. K., Phillips, P. S., Denman, A. R., Sperrin, M. and Pearce, G. (2001) Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, Southwest England. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 49(3), pp. 281-292. 0147-6513.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | Radon levels underground in two abandoned mines in Devon, United Kingdom, are reported and analyzed. Extremely high levels have been noted, 7,100,000 Bqm23 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 Bqm23. These levels have significant health implications for both casual and occupational mine explorers. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | radon, geology, mines, tin, health, hazard, risk, Devon, Cornwall, England |
| Subjects: |
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1247.R33 Toxicology. Radon T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution |
| Creators: | Gillmore, Gavin K, Phillips, Paul S, Denman, Anthony R, Sperrin, M and Pearce, Gillian |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science Research Centres > Environment Research Group |
| Date: | July 2001 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 281-292 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety |
| Volume: | 49 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1006/eesa.2001.2062 |
| ISSN: | 0147-6513 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6250 |
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