Schematic diagram of the self-cleaning effect of forest ecosystems (IMAGE)

University of Tsukuba

Schematic diagram of the self-cleaning effect of forest ecosystems

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The natural downward migration of radiocesium in soil exhibits a decontamination effect, which can be regarded as a self-cleaning effect of the forest ecosystem, reducing the air dose rate and radiocesium absorption by roots.

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University of Tsukuba

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