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Guide to Geologic Hazards in Alaska
- Geohazard Types
- Glossary
- Radon hazards
- Radon is a radioactive gas that is known to occur in Interior Alaska, especially in the hills around Fairbanks. Radon gas is only a problem when it is trapped in spaces where people live and work. Radon mitigation is most effective during initial home construction but be retrofitted in many circumstances.