The influence of the exploitation of uranium deposits on the soil and vegetation

Ana-Maria Hossu; Mirela Georgeta Milotin; Ionica Ionita; Alexandru Stoica; Elena Barascu

doi:10.1117/12.2642131

2 March 2023 The influence of the exploitation of uranium deposits on the soil and vegetation

Ana-Maria Hossu, Mirela Georgeta Milotin, Ionica Ionita, Alexandru Stoica, Elena Barascu

Proceedings Volume 12493, Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies XI; 1249308 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2642131
Event: Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies 2022, 2022, Constanta, Romania

Abstract

In this paper, an impact study of the consequences of uranium mining on the Caraş Valley was carried out and includes the radioactive effects of uranium mining activity, as well as the monitoring, remediation and post-closure program of environmental factors. The experimental part highlights the influence of the exploitation of uranium deposits on the soil and vegetation. By bringing uranium ore to the surface, in the areas where it is handled or transported, an influence on the environment is highlighted by increasing the content of natural uranium and decay products from its family in environmental factors. Soil and vegetation are directly contaminated by the storage of sterile ore, poor ore, ore storage or radioactive waste; either indirectly by contaminating the air or water causing soil and vegetation pollution. [1]

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Ana-Maria Hossu, Mirela Georgeta Milotin, Ionica Ionita, Alexandru Stoica, and Elena Barascu "The influence of the exploitation of uranium deposits on the soil and vegetation", Proc. SPIE 12493, Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies XI, 1249308 (2 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2642131

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