Radiological consequences of the Chernobyl accident for Italy

Since the end of April 1986 measurements on environmental samples and air have been made all over Italy in order to assess the contamination levels as a consequence of the Chernobyl accident. Data obtained in different Italian regions are presented. The examples show very significant non-uniformity of the deposition due to local rain falls; the maximum concentration levels are, as expected, in northern Italy. Data on internal contamination measurements, performed by the whole body counter of ENEA up to the end of 1986, are presented and discussed. (author)