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Does a very high voltage power line or electromagnetic field have ionizing radiation ? im talking about the strong transmission towers that have high radiation. and does it cause immediate dna damage ?
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Portions of the electromagnetic spectrum do have emissions that may pose a risk of cancer. The spectrum ranges from extremely low-frequency radiation, such as that generated by overhead power lines, to higher-frequency radiation, such as the energy emitted by X-rays and gamma rays. ref: https://www.cancercenter.com/community/blog/2023/02/power-lines-and-cancer-is-there-a-connection#
Answered 4/7/2023
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