Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, Southwest England

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.

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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, G. K., Phillips, P. S., Denman, A. R., Sperrin, M. and Pearce, G.

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:

Number:

Language:

English

DOI:

10.1006/eesa.2001.2062

ISSN:

0147-6513

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes