An urgent search is underway in Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing the radioactive substance called Caesium-137 went missing. Authorities said that the capsule&nbsp; of radioactive Caesium-137 which is used in mining was lost while on its travel route to Perth, the state's capital. This incident prompted a radiation alert for several areas of Western Australia on Saturday.

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Authorities in the biggest state of Australia sent out a warning on Friday regarding a "radioactive chemical danger" in a number of areas, including Perth. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said that the tiny, silver capsule carrying Caesium-137 went missing during transfer from north of Newman, a small town in the remote Kimberley area to northeast suburbs of Perth. Newman is about 1,200 km (750 miles) northeast of Perth.

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"The substance is used within gauges in mining operations. Exposure to this substance could cause radiation burns or radiation sickness," the agency said.

According to officials, the vehicle departed the location on 12 January, but it wasn't until this week that it was realised that the capsule was gone. At that point, emergency services were informed. The capsule apparently came from a mine owned by Rio Tinto Ltd. A request for comment from the corporation reportedly did not receive an instant response.

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The capsule might result in radiation burns and skin redness if it is stored close to the body, according to Western Australia's chief health officer Andrew Robertson. "They might have some more acute consequences, including implications on their immune system, if it was kept long enough and they were exposed for long enough," he told reporters. He explained that it was believed that the gauge broke apart due to the truck's vibration, which resulted in the loss of the object.

<h2>What is Caesium-137 and how can it hurt you?&nbsp;</h2>

Radioactive elements are used widely in modern medicine and industry. One of these is Caesium-137, a substance commonly used in mining operations. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), large levels of Cs-137 in the environment can result in severe radiation sickness&nbsp;and burns and sometimes death.&nbsp;

Because of the high-energy gamma radiation exposure caused by exposure to Cs-137, cancer risk may increase. Through ingesting or inhalation, internal exposure to Cs-137 enables the radioactive material to be dispersed throughout the soft tissues, particularly muscle tissue, subjecting these tissues to beta particles and gamma radiation and raising the risk of cancer.

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An urgent search is underway in Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing the radioactive substance called Caesium-137 went missing. Authorities said that the capsule of radioactive Caesium-137 which is used in mining was lost while on its travel route to Perth, the state's capital.

An urgent search is underway in Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing the radioactive substance called Caesium-137 went missing. Authorities said that the capsule of radioactive Caesium-137 which is used in mining was lost while on its travel route to Perth, the state's capital. This incident prompted a radiation alert for several areas of Western Australia on Saturday. Also Read | Twitter to let users appeal account suspension from THIS date Authorities in the biggest state of Australia sent out a warning on Friday regarding a "radioactive chemical danger" in a number of areas, including Perth. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said that the tiny, silver capsule carrying Caesium-137 went missing during transfer from north of Newman, a small town in the remote Kimberley area to northeast suburbs of Perth. Newman is about 1,200 km (750 miles) northeast of Perth. Also Read | Tyre Nichols Death: Timeline of investigation, Memphis police body cam footage & family reaction "The substance is used within gauges in mining operations. Exposure to this substance could cause radiation burns or radiation sickness," the agency said. According to officials, the vehicle departed the location on 12 January, but it wasn't until this week that it was realised that the capsule was gone. At that point, emergency services were informed. The capsule apparently came from a mine owned by Rio Tinto Ltd. A request for comment from the corporation reportedly did not receive an instant response. Watch | East Jerusalem Synagogue shooting: Netanyahu, Ben Gvir visit site of attack The capsule might result in radiation burns and skin redness if it is stored close to the body, according to Western Australia's chief health officer Andrew Robertson. "They might have some more acute consequences, including implications on their immune system, if it was kept long enough and they were exposed for long enough," he told reporters. He explained that it was believed that the gauge broke apart due to the truck's vibration, which resulted in the loss of the object. What is Caesium-137 and how can it hurt you? Radioactive elements are used widely in modern medicine and industry. One of these is Caesium-137, a substance commonly used in mining operations. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), large levels of Cs-137 in the environment can result in severe radiation sickness and burns and sometimes death. Because of the high-energy gamma radiation exposure caused by exposure to Cs-137, cancer risk may increase. Through ingesting or inhalation, internal exposure to Cs-137 enables the radioactive material to be dispersed throughout the soft tissues, particularly muscle tissue, subjecting these tissues to beta particles and gamma radiation and raising the risk of cancer. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Radiation alert in Australia after Caesium-137 capsule goes missing, here's HOW it can hurt you

Several former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison have openly criticised the IPL schedule being the reason behind Indian cricketers' decision to not take the field that resulted in the fifth Test being cancelled.&nbsp;

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Now, another former English cricketer has fired shots at the Indian cricketers, the BCCI and the IPL. Paul Newman said that the Indian players did not want to take the field because they risked missing IPL.&nbsp;

"There is no way this series decider would have been called off on the morning of the first day had the majority of India’s players not been flying to Dubai next Wednesday for the resumption of the richest tournament in cricket.

"No India player with an IPL contract wanted to risk playing in this Test, then testing positive and being forced to stay in England for another 10 days, so missing the restart of the tournament in the UAE on September 19," Newman, who has played 135 first-class matches and 177 List A games, wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.

"The positive PCR test of Yogesh Parmar was the trigger India’s players needed to up sticks and get out of here as soon as possible even after they had all returned negative tests themselves en masse on Thursday evening.

"There really should have been no reason why they could not play on once those test results were returned. That is the criterion that has governed every game this season as cricket continues to navigate the complex Covid world. Why should that change now?

"India did not respect this series in pulling out yesterday and they did not respect Test cricket either in flouting Covid guidelines ahead of the fourth Test," he added.

He also fired shots at head coach Ravi Shastri criticising his book launch event before fourth Test, after which Shastri tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp;

"This whole outbreak in their camp could well have been started by the presence of Shastri along with captain Virat Kohli and several players and staff at a book launch at a London hotel attended by more than 150 people two days before the Oval Test.

"It was a breach of protocols that privately angered those at the ECB who have done so much to keep the show on the road in the last 18 months, not least with three Tests at Old Trafford last year that salvaged millions of pounds of revenue for the game. What a way for Lancashire to be rewarded for all they did then," he said.

Several former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison have openly criticised the IPL schedule being the reason behind Indian cricketers' decision to not take the field that resulted in the fifth Test being cancelled.

Several former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison have openly criticised the IPL schedule being the reason behind Indian cricketers' decision to not take the field that resulted in the fifth Test being cancelled. ALSO READ: Will bilateral cricket ties resume between India and Pakistan? PCB chairman Ramiz Raja gives big update Now, another former English cricketer has fired shots at the Indian cricketers, the BCCI and the IPL. Paul Newman said that the Indian players did not want to take the field because they risked missing IPL. "There is no way this series decider would have been called off on the morning of the first day had the majority of India’s players not been flying to Dubai next Wednesday for the resumption of the richest tournament in cricket. "No India player with an IPL contract wanted to risk playing in this Test, then testing positive and being forced to stay in England for another 10 days, so missing the restart of the tournament in the UAE on September 19," Newman, who has played 135 first-class matches and 177 List A games, wrote in his column for the Daily Mail. "The positive PCR test of Yogesh Parmar was the trigger India’s players needed to up sticks and get out of here as soon as possible even after they had all returned negative tests themselves en masse on Thursday evening. "There really should have been no reason why they could not play on once those test results were returned. That is the criterion that has governed every game this season as cricket continues to navigate the complex Covid world. Why should that change now? "India did not respect this series in pulling out yesterday and they did not respect Test cricket either in flouting Covid guidelines ahead of the fourth Test," he added. He also fired shots at head coach Ravi Shastri criticising his book launch event before fourth Test, after which Shastri tested positive for COVID-19. "This whole outbreak in their camp could well have been started by the presence of Shastri along with captain Virat Kohli and several players and staff at a book launch at a London hotel attended by more than 150 people two days before the Oval Test. "It was a breach of protocols that privately angered those at the ECB who have done so much to keep the show on the road in the last 18 months, not least with three Tests at Old Trafford last year that salvaged millions of pounds of revenue for the game. What a way for Lancashire to be rewarded for all they did then," he said.

'No India player with an IPL contract wanted to risk playing', says Paul Newman

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