Environmental assessment of natural radionuclides and trace elements around Seyitomer coal fired power plant

The goal of this study is to examine the impact of coal power plants on the distribution of natural radionuclides in the environment and its effects on air particulate matter and solid fallout. To this end, spatial distributions and correlations are used to group radionuclides and trace elements. The study also identifies sources of elevated concentrations, such as geogenic, anthropogenic, or agricultural, and provides dose assessments, ecological risk assessments, pollution load indices, and geoaccumulation indices. These findings will inform future research and decision making in managing and regulating natural radionuclides near coal power plants. (author)