Nuclear Risks in Central Asia

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Salbu, Brit (Editor), Skipperud, Lindis (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2008.
• Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series Series C: Environmental Security,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Nuclear chemistry.; Radiation protection.; Radiation > Safety measures.; Environmental management.; Nuclear Chemistry.; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection.; Environmental Management.

There is a significant number of nuclear and radiological sources in Central Asia, which have contributed, are still contributing, or have the potential to contribute to radioactive contamination in the future. Key sources and contaminated sites of concern are: The nuclear weapons tests performed at...