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Radiochemical monitoring of water after the Cannikin event, Amchitka Island, Alaska, October 1972

January 1, 1973

The U.S. Geological Survey collected water samples from Arnchitka Island, Alaska, during October 1972. Tritium determinations were made on all samples collected and gross alpha and gross beta/gamma determinations were made on 41 samples. The gross alpha and gross beta determinations when compared with previously determined ranges for fresh waters on Amchitka Island show no trends.

Publication Year 1973
Title Radiochemical monitoring of water after the Cannikin event, Amchitka Island, Alaska, October 1972
DOI 10.3133/70156975
Authors L.J. Schroder, Wilbur C. Ballance
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Index ID 70156975
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse