The radon potential map for Canada is in a similar format to the published radon potential maps available for the United States. Prior to this, a national radon potential map for Canada did not exist.
Geological units form the basic framework for our radon potential map. Geology is a very important factor in determining the source and potential distribution of radon. GIS processing was used to evaluate each rock unit contained in the geology dataset with respect to its US Radon Potential Classification, its uranium geochemistry and its radiometric geophysical response. These three major parameters were then used to classify the Canadian landmass.
Radon Environmental - Additional Resources
The Radon Atlas of Canada will be published by Radon Environmental in fall 2011. It contains additional data layers including: population density, isolated population centres such as First Nations Reserves, uranium-thorium mineral occurrences, and glacial/soil data to provide detailed information about potential radon risk areas of Canada.
Radon Potential Map
Canada now has a Radon Potential Map availiable for purchase.
Radon Environmental’s scientific and geologic staff has developed a radon hazard potential map of Canada similar to the one developed by the US Geological Survey. The Canada map is now availiable online for purchase.
Questions or Inquiries?
Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding the Radon Potential Map of Canada.
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Radon Mapping
Geological units form the basic framework for our radon potential map. Geology is a very important factor in determining the source and potential distribution of radon. GIS processing was used to evaluate each rock unit contained in the geology dataset with respect to its US Radon Potential Classification, its uranium geochemistry and its radiometric geophysical response. These three major parameters were then used to classify the Canadian landmass.