| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882148 | Radiation Measurements | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Soil radon has been monitored at one fixed site located in the northeastern flank of Mt. Etna, high-risk volcano in Sicily. The aim of this study was the evaluation of a possible link between magma uprising and soil radon concentration. Continuous radon measurements were performed since July 2001. Comparison between the in-soil radon trend and the acquired meteorological series (Temperature, Humidity and Pressure) seems to confirm a general seasonal correlation; nevertheless some anomalies suggest a possible dependence of the radon concentration on volcanic dynamics, as confirmed by the volcanic tremor and strain-release analysis.
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Authors
D. Morelli, S. Di Martino, G. Immè, S. La Delfa, S. Lo Nigro, G. Patanè,