he Po C =3- ‘penetrated deep into the body (called gamma radiation; see the wavy lines in the picture) and some penetrated only into the skin (called beta radiation; like the dots seen in the picture). . ~ a Some of the 2 fallout got into the body with food and water and caused radiation from the inside. Some of the radiation to the thyroid gland (neck) and bones . “was from this. 2 ae we Fig. of Man Showing Fallout Radiations WHAT HAPPENED TO THE RADIATION AFTER THE FALLOUT? Is there still ‘-yadiation on the ground? How long will it last? Why doesn't the AEC remove radiation from the soil and plants? How*can we get rid of the radiation from the trees, ground, etc.? Ss Gosden ‘ oo. of y ‘ ake -_ - ~ ' Fallout radiation chat was left on these Islands gradually / i ¥ ° became weaker and weaker with time since all radiation gets weaker as ~? * it gets older and since the fallout was being washed away from the soil ay on the Island by rainstorms. sey Utirik Island was considered safe almost