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Beta burns



Dear RadSafers

Reports of beta burns received by the Marshall Islanders and the crew of
the Lucky Dragon say that beta burns were observed only on bare skin that
was unprotected by clothing. How can this be? It seems to me that ordinary
clothing does not provide much protection from betas from mixed fission
products.

thanks, mike

"Shlala gashle" (Zulu greeting, meaning "Stay safe")
mike (mcnaught@LANL.GOV)