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Re: Radon & plowing



From: Herbert Kouts <hjckouts@rcn.com>

Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 15:54:47 -0700



>Studies at Oak Ridge a number of years ago revealed that the principal

source of atmospheric radon is plowing of agricultural land, which

releases radon that has percolated into the soil. Very likely this is

the largest cause of radon exposure of the population at large.

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Very interesting - can anyone help with an exact reference?



Bjorn Cedervall    bcradsafers@hotmail.com



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