Measurements of Radon Concentrations in Spa Waters in Amasya, Turkey

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the radon concentrations in thermal waters in the Amasya basin in Turkey and to explore the relationship between radon anomalies and active geological faults. The radon concentration measurements were performed in four thermal Spas around Amasya basin. The water samples were collected from tap waters in thermal water sources. The obtained radon concentrations ranged from 0.15 +/- 0.12 to 0.71 +/- 0.32 Bql(-1) for Spa waters. The relationship between the radon concentration anomalies and earthquakes that occurred in the sampling period are discussed.