Nuclear Test Explosions: Environmental and Human Impacts - Rilegato

Warner, Sir Frederick; Kirchmann, Rene J.C.

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ISBN 10: 0471978485 ISBN 13: 9780471978480

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1999

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This volume summarizes the findings of the international collaborative SCOPE-RADTEST (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment - RADiation from nuclear TEST explosions) project, which examined the impact of nuclear explosions on the environment and humans. The book discusses the locations of nuclear test sites and the history of nuclear testing before discussing environmental impacts and exposure pathways. The test sites covered include; Nevada; Semipalatinsk; Novaya Zemlya; Pacific sites; Lor Nor; and Maralinga.

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Nuclear Test Explosions summarises the findings of the international project SCOPE-RADTEST (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment - RADiation from nuclear TEST explosions), on the environmental and human impacts of nuclear tests. The location and dates of 730 explosions and the 2419 tests performed between 1945 and 1998 are given followed by discussion of their effects. The nuclear test sites include: Nevada, Semipalatinsk, Novaya Zemlya, South Pacific, Australia and Lob Nor. The fallout from 541 atmospheric tests and effects on human health and environment are assessed and the development of nuclear weapons is described. The contents of the book have been assembled by a team of experts and should greatly assist in the discussion of weapons limitation.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0471978485
• ISBN 13: 9780471978480
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 306
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