40 microSv/h detected from radioactive gravel site used for schools, homes — Measured one meter above source

Published: January 21st, 2012 at 9:39 am ET
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Title: Radiation of 40 microsieverts per hour detected at Namie quarry
Source: Mainichi Daily News
Date: Jan. 21, 2012

Up to 40 microsieverts of radiation per hour have been detected from gravel at a quarry in Fukushima Prefecture that shipped tainted gravel for construction work, government officials have said. [...] 

Between 11 and 40 microsieverts of radiation per hour were detected one meter above gravel held at eight storage sites in the open, while 16 to 21 microsieverts were detected in three locations covered by roofs.

Officials said they will release the results of detailed analysis of the data as early as next week. [...]

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Published: January 21st, 2012 at 9:39 am ET
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