Dust Radioactive

Radioactive dust is a special type of dust consisting of particles containing radioactive products that were released into the atmosphere during nuclear explosions. Such explosions can occur as a result of military action, terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

Radioactive dust can come in different sizes and shapes, but usually it is small particles that can be found in the air and on the surface of the earth. When radioactive particles enter the atmosphere, they can remain there for a long time, causing radiation contamination of the environment.

One of the main sources of radioactive dust are nuclear explosions. As a result of such explosions, large amounts of radioactive substances are released into the atmosphere, which are then dispersed throughout the world. This can lead to radiation contamination of soil, water and air, as well as deterioration in the health of people and animals exposed to radioactive particles.

To combat radioactive dust, it is necessary to carry out measures for its cleaning and disposal. Some countries have special programs to clean air and water from radioactive contamination. It is also necessary to educate the population about safety measures when working with radioactive substances and the consequences of their exposure to health.

**Radioactive dust** - P., consisting mainly of particles (fission fragments and incompletely burned fuel residues, ash, dust particles, sand, carried away with river, sea and air currents and precipitation) formed as a result of nuclear explosion or detonation of a nuclear weapon or natural radioactivity during underground nuclear blasting operations. For the articles, material from "http://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enc_physics/582/DUST" was used; radiation safety. Refers to special items. Sciences such as physics, chemistry, medicine, ecology.