Gunay, O.Sac, M. M.Ichedef, M.Taskopru, C.2024-05-252024-05-252019131735-14721735-263010.1007/s13762-018-1793-92-s2.0-85048744054https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-018-1793-9https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14517/1519GÜNAY, Osman/0000-0003-0760-554X; İçhedef, Mutlu/0000-0002-8590-1187; TASKOPRU, Caner/0000-0002-3460-8108Natural radioactivity is widespread in the earth and is present in different environment geological formations in the soil and rocks. Natural radionuclides in soil originate from the members of U-238 and Th-232 series, and K-40 radionuclide is the main external source of radiation to the human body. In this study, concentrations of the natural radioactivity Ra-226, Th-232, and K-40 are measured in soil samples collected along the Ganos fault. The radioactivity levels of the soil samples for the study are determined by scintillation gamma spectroscopy. Concentrations of Ra-226 in the soil samples ranged from ND to 24.1 Bq kg(-1), Th-232 concentrations from ND to 40.2 Bq kg(-1), and K-40 concentrations from 315.9 to 748.9 Bq kg(-1). Obtained results were compared with the literature data.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessNatural radioactivityGanos fault (GF)North Anatolian Fault ZoneEnvironmental radioactivityConference ObjectQ3Q216950555058WOS:000478894500010