Radon in a disused mine in Cornwall, UK

Gavin K. Gillmore; Gillian Pearce; Antony R. Denman

doi:10.1108/EUM0000000006038

Radon in a disused mine in Cornwall, UK

Gavin K. Gillmore
, Gillian Pearce
, Antony R. Denman

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Abstract

A study has been undertaken of radon levels in an abandoned metalliferous mine in South-West England. Measurements have been taken in Gunnislake Old Adit using a variety of techniques. Radon gas levels of between 30,000Bq m-3 and 69,000Bq m-3 have been noted in this mine, associated with radon progeny levels of between 2.6 and 4.8 working levels. These radon levels pose a health risk for regular visitors to such mines.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	500-509
Journal	Environmental Management and Health
Volume	12
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006038
Publication status	Published - May 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Radon
health
Earth systems and environmental sciences

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10.1108/EUM0000000006038

http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006038

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