The accumulation of fallout radionuclides (FRNs) from nuclear weapons testing and nuclear
accidents has been evaluated for over half a century in natural environments; however, until …

Cryoconite is rich in natural and artificial radioactivity, but a discussion about its ability to
accumulate radionuclides is lacking. A characterization of cryoconite from two Alpine …

This study is a first survey of the occurrence of artificial (137 Cs, 241 Am, 207 Bi, Pu
isotopes) and natural (210 Pb, 228 Ac, 214 Bi, 40 K) radionuclides in Norwegian cryoconite …

Glaciers in most parts of the world are retreating, releasing water and sediments to
downstream rivers. Studies have found elevated levels of fallout radionuclides (FRNs) and …

Atmospheric deposition on glaciers is a major source of legacy fallout radionuclides (FRNs)
accumulating in cryoconite, a dark granular material with surface properties that efficiently …

In recent years, cryoconite has received growing attention from a radioecological point of
view, since several studies have shown that this material is extremely efficient in …

The surface of mountain glaciers is a place of accumulation of various biogenic
organomineral and mineral compounds. As a result of intensive mass deglaciation of …

Cryoconite is a specific type of material found on the surface of glaciers and icesheets.
Samples of cryoconite were collected from the Orwell Glacier and its moraines, together with …

Contemporary melting glaciers are considered a secondary source of pollutants including
radionuclides. Cryoconite-biogenic sediment on the glacier surface-exhibits high …

Glaciers are considered secondary sources of pollutants, including radioisotopes such as
Cesium or Plutonium, with heightened concentrations compared to other ecosystems. The …