Radiation Monitoring

in #radiation6 years ago (edited)

With Fukushima giving off radiactive steam it's important to monitor radiation levels where you live on a daily basis. If you don't have a Geiger counter you need to access a website which informs about radiation level. Here are some good websites:

EURDEP: EUropean Radioactivity Data Exchange Platform.

http://eurdepweb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EurdepMap/Default.aspx

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You can click on a city and change the date range to see the radiation levels over time.

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https://remap.jrc.ec.europa.eu/GammaDoseRates.aspx

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http://radioactiveathome.org/map/

EPA Radnet Query Tool

https://radnet.epa.gov/radnet-public/query.do

https://www.epa.gov/radnet/radnet-air-data-champaign-il

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Remember ad radiation reading of 300 CPM or 10 microSV/h is DANGER and you need relocate right away.

If the radiation rate is 100 CPM or 2 microSV/h you need to take safety precautions and limit your exposure. e.g. stay indoors.