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Bellerena Beach Dose Rate

Last updated: 3 August 2010

Sediment Type: Sand

Gamma Dose Rate (uGy/hr) 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
0.061 0.056 0.066 0.061 0.064 0.066 0.063 0.061 0.064 0.060 0.061 0.061 0.061

The average dose rates in air over intertidal sediments in the British Isles due to natural radioactivity are:

Sand 0.03 to 0.05 micrograys per hour (uGy/hr)

Mud 0.05 to 0.10 micrograys per hour (uGy/hr)