by James K. Otton, Linda C.S. Gundersen, and R. Randall Schumann
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preface
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What is Radon?
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The Geology of Radon
- Uranium: The source
- Radon Formation
- Radon movement
- Radon entry into buildings
- Radon in Water
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Radon Potential
- Sources of information on radon potential
- Geologic maps
- Radioactivity maps
- Soil-air radon data
- Soil surveys
- Indoor radon data
- Radon potential maps
- Evaluating radon potential
- Sources of Radon Information
- Suggested Reading
This publication is one of a series of general interest publications prepared by the
U.S. Geological Survey to provide information about the earth sciences, natural resources, and the
environment. To obtain a catalog of additional titles in the series "General Interest
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U.S. Government Printing Office : 1993 0-356-733
ISBN 0-16-037974-1
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13 October 1995