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Abstract .

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Introduction

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Sample Collection and Processing Procedures

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Analytical Methods and Quality Control .

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Results

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Atoll Geography and Number of Collected Samples .

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Composition of Atoll Soil

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External Gamma Exposure and Radionuclides in Soil

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Radionuclides in Vegetation

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Radionuclides in Land Animals and Fowl .

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Radionuclides in Marine Species

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Radionuclides in Cistern and Ground Water .

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Annual Rainfall

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Concentration Ratio

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Animals and Fowl

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Ground Water and Rainfal|

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Remedial Measures .

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Acknowledgments

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References

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Appendix A:

Maps of Islands of Bikini Atoll.

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Comparisons of Results from the 1978 Aerial Survey and the

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Radionuclide Concentration Summaries for Soils .

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Radionuclide Concentrations of Individual Soil Profiles .

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Radionuclide Concentration Summaries for Vegetation

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