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Isotopes from weapons and the Chernobyl disaster were found in the Caucasus mountains

Glaciers contain radioactive isotopes from nuclear tests and accidents

25 April 2019

Traces of nuclear weapons testing and accidents like Chernobyl have been found in glaciers around the world. It is unknown if they pose a risk to health

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