Assessment of radionuclides in the "soil-plant" chain of uranium mining regions (literature review)

Abstract

It is well known that as a result of the activities of the mining industry, radionuclides and chemicals with active mutagenic and carcinogenic effects can be extracted to the surface.  Disposal products, such as radioactive waste and others, may cause particular danger.  In this regard, this requires regular monitoring of radioactive waste storage sites and the degree of migration of radionuclides and heavy metals in environmental objects.

This review article considers the uranium ore region’s current data for the content of radionuclides in soil, vegetation, and their migration in the “soil-plant” chain.