Spatial Distribution of the Geogenic Radon Gas in Soils Near a Small Town and a Prospective Uranium Mine, Western Black Hills, Wyoming, USA
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
General Geology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ümit Yıldız
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0000-0002-3843-7203
United States
Publication Date
April 30, 2023
Submission Date
April 3, 2023
Acceptance Date
April 18, 2023
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Year 2023 Volume: 3 Number: 1