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  • Radiation Protection
  • Geochemistry

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  • Historical mining and milling in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia created radioactive residues.
  • Waste rock dumps and tailings ponds may significantly alter natural radiation exposure for populations.
  • Radon ((222)Rn) exhalation from mining residues, particularly uranium mining waste rock, poses a radiation risk, often near residential areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of historical mining activities on outdoor radon concentrations.
  • To establish regional background radon levels for comparison.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of reclamation activities on radon levels.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of radon measurement networks in 16 former mining areas.
  • Establishment of 2 control networks in non-mining regions for comparison.
  • Long-term monitoring of outdoor radon concentrations.

Main Results:

  • Former mining and milling activities did not cause widespread increases in outdoor radon levels.
  • Significantly elevated radon concentrations were detected near mine shafts and large waste rock dumps.
  • Some affected sites are located within residential areas, necessitating radiation protection measures.

Conclusions:

  • Historical mining residues have localized impacts on outdoor radon levels.
  • Proximity to mining infrastructure like shafts and waste dumps is a key factor for elevated radon.
  • Reclamation activities can influence the radon situation, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and radiation protection strategies.