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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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.
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Creators:
Groves-Kirkby, C. J., Denman, A. R., Phillips, P. S., Crockett, R. G. M. and Sinclair, J. M.
Publisher:
European Geosciences Union
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Date:
26 March 2010
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 565-569
Journal or Publication Title:
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Volume:
10
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
1561-8633
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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