The effect of geological and geographical features on environmental radiation

J. Yamada, M. Oka, M. Shimo, K. Minami, S. Minato, M. Sugino, M. Hosoda, M. Fukushi

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Abstract

The gamma-ray dose rates were measured in Gifu and Tokushima Prefectures in Japan. Measurements were carried out by the car-borne survey method. The dose rate in basaltic terrain in Tokushima prefecture was almost same as average of basaltic terrain in Japan. On the other hand, the dose rate in basaltic terrain in Gifu Prefecture was not same. In situ measurement of terrestrial gamma-ray dose rate was carried out in this terrain to examine its cause. As a result, it was estimated that soil of rhyolite which attributed to neighbor terrain have deposited on this terrain.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Natural Radiation Environment - 8th International Symposium (NRE VIII)
Pages498-502
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event8th International Symposium on the Natural Radiation Environment, NRE VIII - Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 07-10-200712-10-2007

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1034
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other8th International Symposium on the Natural Radiation Environment, NRE VIII
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityBuzios, Rio de Janeiro
Period07-10-0712-10-07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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