Radon and Thoron; Radioactive Gases Lurking in Earthen Houses in Rural Kenya

• Main Authors: Margaret Chege (Author), Nadir Hashim (Author), Catherine Nyambura (Author), Amidu Mustapha (Author), Masahiro Hosada (Author), Shinji Tokonami (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In this paper, documented studies on radon and thoron concentrations in earthen dwellings and 238U and 232Th concentrations in soil in Kenya are reviewed. High concentrations of the isotopes were recorded in the earthen dwellings despite being generally well ventilated. Mrima Hill in the Coast regio...