Northern Hemisphere: Estimated Ground Deposition of 137Cs from nuclear-weapon fallout

Northern Hemisphere: Estimated Ground Deposition of 137Cs from nuclear-weapon fallout

The graph shows the estimated ground deposition of cesium-137 from nuclear weapon testing fallout. Cesium- 173 deposition from nuclear- weapon fallout have severe effects on human health. Based on estimated doses to the Arctic population, nuclear weapon fallout will contribute to 750 additional cases of fatal cancer.

  • Produced by:
    Philippe Rekacewicz
  • Year:
    13/02/2006

Northern Hemisphere: Estimated Ground Deposition of 137Cs from nuclear-weapon fallout

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