Published May 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

The dynamics of radiocesium in the hydrosphere ecosystem of exclusive inland lakes (Lake Onuma)

Creators

  • 1. Tokyo City University, Atomic Energy Research Laboratory, Kawasaki, Kanagawa (Japan)

Description

After the accident at FDNPP, the effects of radioactive Cs were observed on wakasagi in Lake Onuma, Gunma Prefecture. Lake Onuma is an exclusive inland lake of the hydrosphere ecosystem. The decay rate of 137Cs concentration in lake water has been almost constant since 2015. We examined the seasonal dynamics of the activities Cs in wakasagi and lake water. In Lake Onuma, from June to October, the upper and deep layers of the lake form a thermocline and do not circulate. At that time, the amount of dissolved 137Cs increases in the deep layer and the state becomes anoxic. We are investigating the adsorption rate of radioactive Cs in the sediment of Lake Onuma. In addition, stable Cs in the sediment is also analyzed to investigate the relationship with the adsorption of radioactive Cs. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Japanese)
閉鎖性湖沼における放射性セシウムの動態解明(赤城大沼)

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Hoshasen
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
3
Series
雑誌名:放射線
Journal Page Range
p. 102-107
ISSN
0285-3604

Optional Information

Notes
27 refs., 8 figs., 1 tab.