| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875963 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2014 | 6 Pages |
•This paper reports continuous radon monitoring in hilly regions of Mizoram.•The study area falls under seismic zone V.•Occurrence of high intensity earthquake in this region may be disastrous.•An attempt has been made to correlate radon anomalies with seismic events.•Long term data recording is needed to develop better radon-earthquake correlation.
Radon emanation from the soil gas was studied using a deep red coloured cellulose nitrate LR-115 type II film. The study was carried out from March 2012 to February 2013 at Mat Bridge (23°18΄ N, 92°48΄ E) along Mat Fault in Serchhip district, Mizoram (India). Changes in radon concentrations have been observed. Effects of meteorological parameters on radon emission were also studied. The measured radon data shows a moderate positive correlation with relative humidity but no specific relation with air temperature and rainfall. Data obtained have been correlated to the earthquakes that occurred around the measuring sites.
