It doesn't look too bad yet. See the rest of the graphs here. A graph of radiation risks for comparison:
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Graphs of radiation levels in Japan
The graphs give the radiation level in µSv/hour. According to wiki the natural background radiation is 2.4 mSv/year, which is 0.27 µSv/hour.
It doesn't look too bad yet. See the rest of the graphs here. A graph of radiation risks for comparison:
It doesn't look too bad yet. See the rest of the graphs here. A graph of radiation risks for comparison:
I've been looking for reasonable data from Fukushima but it's all obscured with vague terms like "x times normal dose" or readings without duration followed by creeds like "we will all turn into zombies and eat puppies!" etc. Very frustrating! So thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteYes it is hard to get quantitative data of Fukushima. frustrating indeed.
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