Geospatial Study Reveals Radon Gas Health Risks in Ethiopian Urban Area
Advanced geospatial analysis has uncovered concerning radon gas concentrations in Dessie, Ethiopia, with nine locations showing potential health risks. The study represents the first comprehensive assessment of geology-based radon hazards in the rapidly developing town. Researchers employed Quantum GIS technology to map radon distribution patterns linked to local basaltic rock formations.
Groundbreaking Radon Mapping in Ethiopian Urban Center
Scientific reports indicate that Dessie town in Ethiopia faces potential public health concerns from naturally occurring radon gas, with new mapping revealing significant concentration variations across the urban landscape. According to the study published in Scientific Reports, this represents the first comprehensive investigation of geology-based radon health risks in the area, despite the known presence of radon-emitting basaltic rocks in the region’s geological formations.