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Old 21st Nov 2017, 15:59
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Ruthenium 106

Apparently a result of a mishap at a nuclear waste reprocessing facility - but no official announcement. Ruthenium 106 apparently has a half life of 15 days and would only have been of concern close to the source.

Should pose no risk to your flight.

Explained: ruthenium 106 and Europe?s radioactive cloud | Euronews
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