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Radon problems in mining and post-mining areas in Upper Silesia region, Poland

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/nuka-2016-0051 | Journal eISSN: 1508-5791 | Journal ISSN: 0029-5922
Language: English
Page range: 307 - 313
Submitted on: Jan 4, 2016
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Accepted on: Mar 18, 2016
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Published on: Sep 10, 2016
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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