Radon concentrations in soil of the city of Podgorica, Montenegro

Authors

  • P. Vukotich Faculty of Sciences, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Yugoslavia
  • V. V. Uvarov Russian Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, Moscow, Russia
  • N. Antovich Faculty of Sciences, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Yugoslavia
  • S. Dapchevich Faculty of Sciences, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Yugoslavia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/igeof.00167169p.2002.41.3.343

Keywords:

Radon, soil, track detectors, geological fault

Abstract

Radon concentrations in soil of the city of Podgorica, capital of Montenegro, were measured using passive radiometers. The radiometers were placed in the soil at a depth of 70-80 cm, in refilled holes, and cellulose nitrate detectors were exposed during 14 days. The arithmetic mean of the radon concentrations at 67 locations is found to be 37 kBq/m3, with a standard deviation of 16 kBq/m3. The frequency distribution of radon levels in soil is almost symmetrical. This investigation shows that the radon level in soil above the geological fault, in a non-seismic situation, is not higher than in soil of other city areas. The radon concentrations in soil at a contact zone between flat terrain and rocky hills are not found to be generally higher than elsewhere in the city area.

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2002-07-01

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Vukotich, P., Uvarov, V. V., Antovich, N., & Dapchevich, S. (2002). Radon concentrations in soil of the city of Podgorica, Montenegro. Geofisica Internacional, 41(3), 277–280. https://doi.org/10.22201/igeof.00167169p.2002.41.3.343

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Vol. 41 No. 3 (2002): July 1, 2002

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