Finnish authorities detect radioactive isotopes in air samples from three cities, but concentrations pose no health threat.
Radioactive Substances Found in Finnish Cities
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) published a communication on Friday, January 30, about the results of tests conducted between January 12-19. Air particle samples taken in Rovaniemi, Kuopio, and Imatra contained radioactive substances in amounts exceeding the measurement limit.
In Rovaniemi, radioactive isotopes of manganese, iron and cobalt were detected; in Kuopio, cobalt was found; and in Imatra, manganese, iron, cobalt and niobium were identified.
Concentrated Levels Low, No Threat to Public
STUK emphasized that the concentration of detected radioactive substances was very low and did not pose a threat to humans or the environment. The agency did not inform about the source of these substances, only noting they did not come from Finnish nuclear power plants.
Poland Reports No Radiation Concerns
On Saturday, January 31, the Polish Atomic Energy Agency issued a new communication regarding the radiation situation in Poland. The agency stated it continuously analyzes data from the national radiation monitoring system and has noted no alarming indications from measuring equipment.
“Currently on the territory of Poland there is no threat to human health and life or to the environment,” the agency reported in an entry on X.
