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Space/Science » in reply to Re: Intrinsic radiation on the Martian surface

Ahem. Well....

<Only certain kinds of radiation (not electromagnetic) can cause materials to become radioactive themselves.

In terms of significance, you're correct but as you may remember, phil and I we're discussing x-rays stimulation of gamma ray emission from certain isotopes a while back. Also, gamma rays (which is electromagnetic) can alter light nuclei by 'knocking' off neutrons or protons.

So, it does happen but it's not a strong effect.

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