Spatial variability and multivariate analysis of natural radioactivity in monazite-bearing coastal soils of Odisha, India
A scientific study analyzed coastal soils in Odisha, India, finding high levels of natural radioactivity from radionuclides like uranium and thorium. The research establishes a regional radiological baseline, identifying the area as a high background natural radiation zone.
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This research is critical for environmental safety, public health monitoring, and understanding geological radiation patterns in coastal regions.
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