Discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. This book addresses a wide variety of topics, from cosmic radiation to atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic radiation, including radon, thoron, and depleted uranium.

This book on TENR discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. The current knowledge of the biological effects of natural radiation is summarized. A wide variety of topics, from cosmic radiation to atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic radiation is addressed, including radon, thoron, and depleted uranium. Issues like terrorism and geochronology using natural radiation are also examined.