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We don't know for sure.
The average person receives between 2 and 3 millisieverts of radiation dose per year from natural causes, cosmic rays, and medical procedures. It takes about 250 millisieverts to cause any noticeable change in blood chemistry, and it takes about 750 millisieverts before any noticeable signs of illness occur, but at that level, recovery is likely.
Beyond that point, we get into the sieverts range, where 1 sieverts is 1000 millisieverts...
1 to 2 sieverts results in nausea and vomiting with a probabilistic mortality of about 5% after 30 days. 2 to 6 sieverts results in additional impacts and a probabilistic mortality of 50% in 30 days. 6 to 8 sieverts results in severe impact with a mortality of 50% to 100% in 7 days. 8 to 30 sieverts results in mortality of 100%. More than 30 sieverts results in death within 48 hours.
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At lower levels, uncertainty abounds, so the policy is to be As Low As Reasonably Achievable, otherwise known as the ALARA principle.
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What are some of the dangers of infrared radiation?
It is very unlikely for infrared radiation to have a dangerous effect on people. Normally, it will just make a person feel warmer. High levels can lead to burns and very rarely, cataracts in the eyes.
Why is nuclear radiation dangerous to human being'S?
Nuclear radiation can cause genetic mutations in our DNA, which can cause cancers. If the genetic mutations occur in the germ cells, then our gametes (sperm and egg cells) could have genetic mutations that could be passed on to our offspring. Also, if radiation levels are high enough, people can get radiation sickness, which can be fatal.
Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it's inhaled or swallowed?
alpha radiation
How long will the radiation at chernobyl last?
Radiation will stay in the Chernobyl area for the next 48,000 years but humans may begin repopulating the area in the next 600 years or so. The experts predict that by than the most dangerous levels of radiation will have disappeared or been sufficiently diluted into the air, soil, and water.
Why is a nuclear power plant dangerous?
Because of radiation.
Is fukushimas radiation dangerous for the people of California?
Other than Japan most countries haven't been majorly affected by radiation at dangerous levels.
What types of radiation does the universe allow to pass through?
Radiation can pass easily through space. It is the earth's atmosphere that protects us from dangerous levels.
Is it dangerous to be around radiation patients?
When sick people are treated with radiation, that does not make them radioactive. Radiation is dangerous, but radiation patients are not.
How many sieverts are dangerous?
Exposure to high levels of radiation, around 1 to 10 sieverts, can lead to severe radiation sickness, organ failure, and ultimately death. Long-term exposure to lower levels of radiation can also increase the risk of cancer. It is important to minimize exposure to radiation as much as possible to protect health.
Are alpha radiation dangerous?
Any electromagnetic radiation can be dangerous. Alpha waves are higher on the radiation scale than x-rays so yes, they are dangerous.
What are the radiation levels?
The radiation levels for standard microwave ovens is 5 milliwatts. This includes the Haier MWM0701TW.
What are some of the dangers of infrared radiation?
It is very unlikely for infrared radiation to have a dangerous effect on people. Normally, it will just make a person feel warmer. High levels can lead to burns and very rarely, cataracts in the eyes.
How dangerous is the radiation belt around earth?
It's not dangerous to people on earth, because the atmosphere shields us from the radiation.
Is heat radiation dangerous?
EXTREMLY
Is there radiation levels on Venus?
Yes
Why is nuclear radiation dangerous to human being'S?
Nuclear radiation can cause genetic mutations in our DNA, which can cause cancers. If the genetic mutations occur in the germ cells, then our gametes (sperm and egg cells) could have genetic mutations that could be passed on to our offspring. Also, if radiation levels are high enough, people can get radiation sickness, which can be fatal.
Is the radiation level in granite dangerous?
It is potentially dangerous. The radiation level found in granite is enough to suppress the immune system, cause birth defects, and cause cancer. There are granite composite options which are not containing the level of radiation that is dangerous.
