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Photogalery Helicopter measuring excercises

Radioactive substances deposited on the ground can be determined quickly and flexibly without having to enter highly contaminated areas: Pictures show how BfS and Federal Police practice measuring radioactivity from a helicopter in an emergency.

Photogalery 2018 Measurement exercise in Chornobyl, Ukraine

In September 2018, BfS employees trained in mobile radioactivity measurements in the radioactively contaminated exclusion zone around the nuclear power plant in Chornobyl. In addition to a video diary, pictures document the exercise in Ukraine.

Video UV radiation

Our sun. Its radiation provides light and warmth and thus promotes wellbeing. But the sun's ultraviolet radiation can also be harmful to health.

Both natural and artificial UV radiation increases the risk of skin cancer. It depends on when and where you are exposed - and for how long.

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