APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF RADON GAS CONCENTRATION VARIATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT, METHOD FOR SUCH DETECTION AND THEIR USE IN FORECASTING OF SEISMIC EVENTS.

摘要

An apparatus and a method for the detection of Radon gas concentration variation in the environment is provided. The detector device, e.g. a scintillator and a photomultiplier tube (PMT), is able to detect gamma particles generated from the decay of Radon (222Rn) and its progeny. Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a light shielding and a natural nuclear radiation shielding means. In addition, a method of forecasting seismic events, e.g. earthquakes, is described, using a detection net consisting of several of the aforementioned detection devices located over the territory to be monitored, linked together by a software or hardware network.