radioactive dust

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Prof Smith from the University of Portsmouth in the UK, who has studied the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, said the biggest danger linked to the site was disturbing radioactive dust.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

With Geiger counters in hand to measure local levels of radiation and personal protective gear to guard against radioactive dust, they gathered worms from samples of soil, rotting fruit, and other organic material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2024

But they leave behind radioactive dust that can be harmful.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2023

The second Chernobyl employee said that was "suicidal" for the soldiers because the radioactive dust they inhaled was likely to cause internal radiation in their bodies.

From Reuters • Mar. 28, 2022

Bits of it, like the radioactive dust itself, whirled down on Rick.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick