The observation periods for each lake are as follows
All data are decay corrected on the sample collection date.
Detailed processing methods and data are published in below papers.
Putyrskaya, V., Klemt, E., Röllin, S. (2009) Migration of 137Cs in tributaries, lake water and sediment of Lago Maggiore (Italy, Switzerland) - analysis and comparison with Lago di Lugano and other lakes. J. Environ. Radioact. 100, 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2008.10.005
Ries, T., Putyrskaya, V., Klemt, E. (2019) Long-term distribution and migration of 137Cs in a small lake ecosystem with organic-rich catchment: A case study of Lake Vorsee (Southern Germany). J. Environ. Radioact. 198, 89-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2018.12.017
Santschi, P., S. Bollhalder, S. Zingg, A. Lück, K. Farrenkothen, 1990. The self-cleaning capacity of surface waters after radioactive fallout. Environmental Science and Technology, 24, pp. 519 - 527
Dominik, J. and Span, D., 1992. The fate of Chernobyl Cs-137 in Lake Lugano. Aquatic Sciences, 54, pp. 238 - 254
D’Alberti, F., 2001-2002. Misuri di radioattività ambientale e valutazione della dose alla popolazione - Sito di Ispra 1999-2001, 2002. Centro Comune di Ricerca, Ispra. EUR-20534, 20852.it.