Frøydis Meen Wærsted impressed both the judges and the audience when she explained in a simple way why the tunnel construction in areas with alun shale is so problematic.

-Alum shale is a known problem that construction industry and authorities are concerned with, and I hope my research can help to better understand this problem, says Frøydis.

Alum shale contains a variety of toxins including radionuclides, and under suitable conditions can cause problems for the environment.

Alum shale disposal site, Gran

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Frøydis Meen Wærsted

Frøydis Wærsted gave talk at Norwegian Geotechnical Institute

CERAD PhD Frøydis Meen Wærsted gave a guest talk about her research at the Section for Environmental Technology at Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) on March 27th.

Hunt for radioactivity in Salangen

Orrefjell is an area in Salangen (Norway) with high natural level of uranium. CERAD is partner in a research project called Case Orrefjell, funded by FRAM center. This project will evaluate possible adverse effects related to living in an area with enhanced levels of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).

Published 28. September 2018 - 15:07 - Updated 28. September 2018 - 15:17

Outstanding science communication

Outstanding science communication

Frøydis Wærsted gave talk at Norwegian Geotechnical Institute

Hunt for radioactivity in Salangen

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