Radon gas emissions warn of tectonic activity

Radon gas emissions can be used to detect impending earthquakes and volcanic activity, say scientists at a leading Chilean University.

A joint project by Valparaiso-based Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria (USM) and Spanish institution Universidad de Extremadura is studying the link between radon gas levels and seismic activity in the earth’s crust.

Measuring Radon gas emissions from the earths crust could help warn scientists of imminent volcanic eruptions. Photo courtesy of Wikipdia


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