Definition of «radiation release»

The term "radiation release" refers to the uncontrolled or accidental emission of radioactive materials into the environment. This can occur through natural processes such as volcanic eruptions, or human activities such as nuclear accidents at power plants or weapons testing. When radiation is released into the atmosphere, it can have significant health and environmental impacts, including increased cancer rates and damage to ecosystems.

Sentences with «radiation release»

Some researchers had argued that radiation released when the nuclear reactor exploded in 1986 would not cause thyroid cancer. (newscientist.com)
The utilities» decision to curtail new renewable energy projects stems from Japan's efforts to reform its electrical generation and delivery system following the March 2011 tsunami and subsequent nuclear radiation release at the Fukushima Daiichi power complex, generally considered the worst nuclear accident since 1986's Chernobyl accident in Ukraine. (scientificamerican.com)
In the event of an increased core temperature or a power failure, the hot liquid salt melts a plug at the bottom of the reactor and drains into passively cooled containment vessels, limiting the risk of radiation release into the environment. (discovermagazine.com)
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