英格兰西南部德文郡废弃金属矿中的氡气水平。

Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, southwest England.

作者信息

Gillmore G K, Phillips P, Denman A, Sperrin M, Pearce G

机构信息

School of Environmental Science, University College Northampton, Boughton Green Road, Park Campus, Northampton, NN1 7TE, United Kingdom.

出版信息

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2001 Jul;49(3):281-92. doi: 10.1006/eesa.2001.2062.

DOI:10.1006/eesa.2001.2062

PMID:11440482

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 Bq m(-3) 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 Bq m(-3). These levels have significant health implications for both casual and occupational mine explorers.

摘要

英国德文郡两座废弃矿井地下的氡气水平已被报告并分析。已记录到极高的水平，其中最高值为7100000贝可勒尔每立方米（Bq m(-3)）。这大约比英格兰德文郡和康沃尔郡洞穴及矿井已公布的最高氡气水平（80000贝可勒尔每立方米）高出89倍。这些水平对偶尔进入矿井的人和职业矿井勘探者都有重大的健康影响。