RADICAL RADON

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What Is Radon?

Radon is a naturally occuring radioactive gas. It comes from soil and rock underground. Radon comes from the decay of Radium and in soil radium comes from the decay of uranium. When radium decays it turns into a gas.Most commonly Uranium is in granite. In many parts of the country there are layers of granite under the soil.

How does radon get into our homes? Where is radon most pervelent in the United states?
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Why is it so dangerous?

Radon is so dangerous becuase it acts almost like smoking cigarettes. Once it enters your home it breaks down even more, it makes radioactive particles that float in the air. When inhailed it goes into your lungs and brochidal tubes that lead into you lungs. When inside it would "hold" onto the sensitive cells while putting out radioactive particles. These particles lead to lung cancer and every year claim the lives of many.

How long have we know how dangerous radon is?

We have known about radon sence the court case in 1984 with Stanley Watras.

How do I get help with a radon problem?

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