Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, southwest England

Gavin K. Gillmore; Paul Phillips; Antony Denman; Malcolm Sperrin; Gillian Pearce

doi:10.1006/eesa.2001.2062

Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, southwest England

Gavin K. Gillmore, Paul Phillips, Antony Denman, Malcolm Sperrin, Gillian Pearce

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	281-292
Journal	Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Volume	49
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1006/eesa.2001.2062
Publication status	Published - Jul 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

radon
geology
mines
tin
health
hazard
risk
Devon
Cornwall
England
Geography and environmental studies

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Radon levels in abandoned metalliferous mines, Devon, southwest England

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