The Relationship between Radon and Geology: Sources, Transport and Indoor Accumulation

This review study examines the relationship between radon and geology, including its origins, transmission, and accumulation, as well as its impact on human health and mitigation strategies. The decay of uranium and thorium produces radon, a radioactive gas. Its concentration in the environment fluc...

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Main Authors: Leonel J. R. Nunes, António Curado, Sérgio I. Lopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/13/7460