Tainted Waters: Radionuclide Contamination in Natural Lakes of the Semipalatinsk Test Site
The issue of radioactive contamination in water bodies, including surface waters, has become an increasingly pressing concern. This problem has arisen due to the development of nuclear energy since the mid-20th century, nuclear weapons testing, radiation incidents and accidents, as well as the discharge and emissions from nuclear energy facilities, ...
Radionuclides and Their Impact on Human Health
RadionuclidesDefined by The National Cancer Institute as: "an unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more stable. Link. are present in our surroundings, originating from either natural processes or human activities. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, cancer is the major effect ...
Atom-Kol (The “Atomic Lake”)
In the remote northeastern region of Kazakhstan, not far from the city of Semey, lies Lake Chagan. This expansive body of water, resembling a natural pond, conceals a story both fascinating and haunting. Lake Chagan, also known as Atom-Kol (translated from Kazakh as the "Atomic" Lake), holds secrets buried deep ...
