Chernobyl radioactivity persists in reindeer

摘要: Transfer of 137Cs in the soil–plant/lichen–reindeer food chain was studied central (Ostre Namdal) and southern Norway (Vaga) during 2000–2003. Reindeer from these areas have been continuously subjected to countermeasure application since 1986 Chernobyl accident. In both no decline concentrations detectable reindeer slaughtered autumn 1995, or winter 1998–1999. Seasonal differences less pronounced recent years, with occasionally higher than winter. Soil-to-plant transfer significantly Ostre Namdal Vaga. Climatic influences on lichen growth abundance, soil properties that influence availability for plant uptake, are hypothesized a larger impact long-term radiocaesium has previously observed.