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On the entry of radon to the earth’s surface with liquid precipitation

https://doi.org/10.65207/1680-2373-2025-2-126-131

Abstract

Significant differences in radon content in rainwater carried by winds of different directions have been identified, indicating the likely inaccuracy of estimates of radon emission rates from the Earth’s surface used in models of atmospheric transport of pollutants or greenhouse gases that use radon as a baseline tracer. A dependence of radon input to the Earth’s surface via liquid atmospheric precipitation (LIP) on the wind direction carrying rain clouds is demonstrated, demonstrating the need to consider this factor when constructing models. The presented research results illustrate the role of LIP in radon transport from the atmosphere to the Earth’s surface and provide a quantitative characterization of one of the real pathways for its runoff, which is not considered in current models of atmospheric pollutant transport.

About the Authors

M. I. Autushka
Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus

4 Fedyuninsky St, 246007, Gomel



A. V. Matveyev
Institute of Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus

10 F. Skoriny St, 220076, Minsk



S. A. Isachenko
Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus

4 Fedyuninsky St, 246007, Gomel



P. N. Korotkevic
Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus

4 Fedyuninsky St, 246007, Gomel



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Autushka M.I., Matveyev A.V., Isachenko S.A., Korotkevic P.N. On the entry of radon to the earth’s surface with liquid precipitation. Litasfera. 2025;(2 (63)):126-131. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.65207/1680-2373-2025-2-126-131

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