A map from French authorities suggests that the release came from the east, near the border of Russia and Kazakhstan. IRSN
Time: A Radioactive Cloud from Russia Swept Over Europe — and No One Knows Why
A mysterious radioactive cloud that swept through much of Europe this fall has officials baffled.
The cloud was harmless and has dissipated, France’s Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety wrote in a statement Thursday, but between Sept. 27 and Oct. 13, the radioactive nuclide Ruthenium 106 was detected in “the majority of European countries.”
Experts aren’t totally sure where the substance came from, though testing suggests it was first released during the last week of September in Russia or Kazakhstan, likely somewhere between Russia’s Volga River and Ural Mountains.
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WNU Editor: It is the not knowing the cause of this event that is raising alarm bells everywhere.
More News On A Radioactive 'Cloud' From Russia Sweeping Over Europe
Detection of Ruthenium 106 in France and in Europe: Results of IRSN's investigations -- IRSN
French institute suspects nuclear accident in Russia or Kazakhstan in September -- Reuters
Nuclear accident sends 'harmless' radioactive cloud over Europe -- The Guardian
Nuclear 'accident' sends radioactive pollution over Europe -- Telegraph
Russia named as likely source of Europe radioactivity spike -- Washington Post
Mysterious Radioactive Cloud Over Europe Hints At Accident Farther East -- NPR
