Wilkes-Barre sits in EPA Zone 1, the highest risk classification for radon exposure in Pennsylvania. The Wyoming Valley's unique geological story began millions of years ago when ancient mountain-building forces created uranium-bearing rock formations throughout the region. This natural geological heritage means that radon - a radioactive decay product of uranium - is constantly being generated beneath Wilkes-Barre homes.
The valley's anthracite coal mining legacy adds another critical layer to the radon story. From the 1800s through the mid-1900s, extensive deep mining beneath Wilkes-Barre created vast underground networks. These mining voids and fractured bedrock now act as superhighways for radon gas migration. Where solid bedrock once blocked radon, mining operations created pathways that allow gas to travel from deep uranium deposits directly into home foundations.
The Wyoming Valley's bowl-like topography compounds the issue - radon gas accumulates in the valley basin rather than dispersing. This combination of uranium-rich geology, extensive mining disruption, and valley geography creates one of Pennsylvania's most significant radon risk areas.
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