Radon - 86
Scientific -
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Radon soil-concentration has been used in an experimental way to map buried close-subsurface geological faults.
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Similarly, it has found some limited use in prospecting for geothermal gradients
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Changes in groundwater radon concentrations have been investigated using devices for the prediction of Earthquakes.
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Pros
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Because it is radioactive it can be used as a natural tracer for scans for cancer.
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Maybe able to be used to predict earthquakes and finding geothermal gradients.
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Controlled exposure to radon can have health benefits.
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soil concentrations of radon can help find subsurface geological faults.
Medical -
Controlled exposure to radon, a process known as radiation hormesis, has been suggested to alleviate autoimmune diseases such as arthritis.
A Radon Spa in Germany
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Cons
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The second highest cause of lung cancer to smoking. (Among non-smokers breathing in Radon is the highest cause for lung cancer)
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It sits in water, soil and rocks then it leaks into buildings and you can breathe it in.
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It can get into underground water supplies then can be ingested when you drink it.
Radiansa Consulting offers several devices capable of detecting Radon in homes.
- Radon Gas Measurement Equipement