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Low resolution gamma spectrum of a car filter from Tokyo (Nissan Cube) showing Cs-134 spectrum superimposed.
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The Fukushima nuclear disaster crisis management and policy responses are examined in relation to criticism raised by the Japanese Diet that TEPCO and the government failed to adequately protect citizens. The chapter’s analysis of data on contamination in Japan and scientific findings of early effects on fauna suggest possibilities for significant...
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... that were sent, including some from Tokyo and Chiba. They all contained radioactivity, some were so radioactive that when I sent them for high resolution gamma spectrometry, the lab I sent them to complained that it was illegal to post them though the UK mailing system. A low resolution gamma spectrum of a car engine filter from Tokyo is shown in Fig. 2 where the Caesium-134 peaks are identified. An autoradiograph of a car filter is shown in Fig. 3 below (obtained by Marco ...
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... particle tracks in CR39 plastic from hot particles in an edible mussel from Ravenglass near the Sellafield plant in the UK. Fig. 1. Mytilus edulis. This section across the lumen of the intestine of Ravenglass individuals, illustrating the presence of hot particles recorded in CR39 detector superimposed upon this section. Exposure period 166 d Fig. 2. Mytilus edulis. Distribution of α activity in a transverse kidney section of Ravenglass individuals, illustrating localised enriched levels of activity. Exposure period 166 d. Procedures as in Figure 1 Worst Case Scenario Because of the way in which ocean currents and atmospheric air movements operate, I do not think that there will ...
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