Earthquake precursors: A review of key factors influencing radon concentration

P Huang, W Lv, R Huang, Q Luo, Y Yang - Journal of environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Many factors influence the accurate identification of radon anomalies triggered by
earthquakes to varying degrees. Therefore, this paper primarily provides a comprehensive …

The dynamics of Rn-222 cyclic flow within the shallow geological subsurface media as a daily temporal variated source for exhalation into the air

A Benkovitz, H Zafrir, Y Reuveni - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Extensive research on the dynamics of radon gas (Rn-222) originating from the radioactive
decay of radium (Ra-226) in geological subsurface media, sheds light on its periodic release …

The temporal variation of radon concentration at different depths of soil: A case study in Beijing

Y Mao, L Zhang, H Wang, Q Guo - Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2023 - Elsevier
Variations in soil radon concentrations are a potential precursor of earthquake and volcanic
events. However, the unclear migration and variation mechanisms of radon concentrations …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of building materials' radioactivity in a historical building—a case study

A Estokova, E Singovszka, M Vertal - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The paper investigates a possible hazard originating from natural radionuclides in building
materials in a selected historical building being reconstructed for housing. Both outdoor and …

Study of the influence of pore structure on the radon emission characteristics of terrestrial sedimentary shales after high temperature action

H Huang, Q Sun, J Geng, J Hu, P Li - Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Heat-assisted development of shale oil and gas is recognized as a vital technique for the
efficient extraction of shale gas; however, there is a need for comprehensive investigation …

Radon Variability as a Result of Interaction with the Environment

S Pulinets, I Mironova, P Miklyaev, T Petrova, A Shitov… - Atmosphere, 2024 - mdpi.com
Recent years have seen increased attention given to radon from two scientific directions.
After neglecting radon as an earthquake precursor in the 1990s, it has become the subject of …

[HTML][HTML] Radon (222Rn) as a tracer in natural ventilation efficiency assessment in underground workings–an example of „St John Mine” tourist complex in Krobica (the …

L Fijałkowska–Lichwa, TA Przylibski - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The authors characterize the use of 222 Rn as an effective tracer of natural ventilation of an
underground site where air circulates within a whole system of workings and ventilation …

Comparative studies on radon seasonal variations in various undeground environments: Cases of abandoned Beshtaugorskiy uranium mine and Kungur Ice Cave

PS Miklyaev, TB Petrova, NG Maksimovich… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
It is well known that one of the most important risk factors in underground environment is the
harmful effects of radon. The reasons for strong seasonal fluctuations in radon content in …

[HTML][HTML] Fractal discrete fracture network modeling of radon gas concentration in underground tunnels under Książ Castle in Poland

L Fijałkowska–Lichwa, KM Ajayi - Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the …, 2024 - Springer
The numerical modeling of radon concentrations in the fault zone of the underground
excavations at Książ Castle was conducted using a stochastic Discrete Fracture Network …

[HTML][HTML] Radon Hazard of the Zhurinsky Fault for the Population in the Kuznetsk Coal Basin: Primary Results

T Leshukov, K Legoshchin, A Larionov - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study is the primary assessment of radon hazard of the Zhurinsky fault of the
Kuznetsk coal basin, in the territory of the Salair–Altai–Irtysh fold. Soil radon content, radon …