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

Released this week by the city’s emergency management agency, the 90-second video advises citizens to stay indoors and wash off any radioactive dust or ash.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

Fires may have released radioactive particles that had been captured in the local flora, and driving through the most contaminated areas might have kicked up clouds of radioactive dust.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2022

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

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