Radiohydrology is the study of the movement of water in the hydrologic cycle using radioactive isotopes. Radioactive isotopes are naturally occurring or artificially created forms of elements that have unstable nuclei and emit radiation as they decay into more stable forms.
In radiohydrology, these isotopes are used as tracers to track the movement of water in the hydrologic cycle. For example, scientists can add a small amount of a radioactive isotope to a river or groundwater system and then track its movement through the system using radiation detectors. This allows them to determine how quickly water is flowing, how much water is being transported, and where water is being stored or lost.
Radiohydrology has a wide range of applications, including understanding the behavior of contaminants in groundwater, predicting the effects of climate change on water resources, and managing water resources for agriculture, industry, and human consumption.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Radiohydrology
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