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Research Paper | Environmental Engineering | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 1268 - 1271 | India
Study of Radon Mass Exhalation Rates from Soil Samples Collected from Oil Exploration Areas in Mizoram, India
Abstract: The present study investigates radon mass exhalation rates from soil samples collected from oil exploration areas located in Aizawl, Kolasib, and Serchhip districts of Mizoram, India. Measurements were carried out using the scintillation-based Smart RnDuo radon detector. The measured radon mass exhalation rates in Aizawl district ranged from 4.72 to 58.11 mBq/kg/h with an average value of 30.47 mBq/kg/h, while those in Kolasib district ranged from 0.92 to 51.97 mBq/kg/h with an average value of 25.91 mBq/kg/h. The oil exploration areas showed values ranging from 7.04 to 23.43 mBq/kg/h with an average value of 12.40 mBq/kg/h. The overall average radon mass exhalation rate was found to be 22.93 mBq/kg/h. Grain size distribution analysis indicated that radon exhalation tends to be higher in samples with more uniform grain size distribution. The results provide baseline information on environmental radioactivity and may be useful for future radiation safety studies in Mizoram.
Keywords: Radon, Radon mass exhalation rate, Soil, Oil exploration area, Smart RnDuo, Environmental radioactivity, Mizoram.
How to Cite?: Remlalsiama, Lalmuanawma Chhangte, Lalnunpuia, "Study of Radon Mass Exhalation Rates from Soil Samples Collected from Oil Exploration Areas in Mizoram, India", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1268-1271, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26623113021, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26623113021