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How I Used a Geiger Counter to Hunt for Uranium

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector 3:00

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In this video, I'm using a Geiger counter to demonstrate uranium mining and the basics of prospecting. This radiation detector uses ionization to sense nuclear radiation. I'll be measuring radiation levels and discussing radiation monitoring techniques.
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