0 a type of radiation with a very short wavelength that passes through most solid objects --
1 a type of powerful energy that travels in waves and can go through most solid objects --
The most direct hazard is from gamma radiation which can both cause cancer and induce genetic defects in future generations.
Direct, immediate radiation occurs at the moment of explosion in the form of gamma radiation.
The gamma dose rate is a measure of the quantity of gamma radiation over a fixed period.
It also emits small amounts of beta and gamma radiation, which have a higher penetrative power.
No; the term "gamma" refers to external exposures to gamma radiation.
It reached only to gamma radiation and not the more dangerous beta radiation.
I am not sure whether that would be a gamma radiation or an alpha one.
No respirator can give protection against this external gamma radiation.
