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September 10, 2025

Radiation hazard assessment of natural radionuclides in the soil samples from the quarry area of Shira, Bauchi State, Nigeria.

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SDSaddiq Abubakar DalhatuABAuwal BaballeDDDahiru Dahuwa

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Overview

Analysis shows radionuclides' activity levels and health risks in a quarry area, indicating safe exposure.

Key Points

  • Radionuclides concentrations in soil samples are below recommended limits, showing low hazard levels.
  • The study reported an annual effective dose of 0.3 mSv y-1 from quarry activities, suggesting limited risk.
  • Computed radiation hazard indices are below allowable standards, indicating no serious health risks overall.
  • The specific activities measured included 238U, 232Th, and 40K, all within safety limits for human exposure.

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Dalhatu et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1dda954b1d3bfb60fcb06https://doi.org/10.64290/bima.v8i2a.692
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