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Measurement and preliminary behavioral model of radioactive “geoaerosols”

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Greater than anticipated activity from the á - and â -emittingradionuclides 230Th+226Ra, 210Po, and 210Pb was observed in solution during modification of an air sampler1 to improve the sensitivity of measuring airborne radioactivity. Typicalactivities ranged from several mBq to 15Bq. We use the term “geoaerosols”2to describe the particles' unique transport and propose a distinct quantumphenomenon mechanism to explain the radiation accumulation. If confirmed bysubsequent experiments, the technique has potential for many practical applicationssuch as locating faults or fractures, earthquake prediction, mineral and energyresource exploration, verification of underground nuclear testing, and refiningrisk estimates from environmental exposure to particles.

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Smrz, P.K. Measurement and preliminary behavioral model of radioactive “geoaerosols”. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 249, 239–244 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013211030505

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