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Indonesia has detected radioactive contamination at a sprawling industrial zone near the capital Jakarta, found to have high levels of Caesium-137 (Cs-137), a manmade radionuclide.

Here are some facts about what we know so far:

- In August, two sites were found to be contaminated with high levels of Cs-137. Indonesia's environment minister now says the contamination was found in about 10 locations at the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate, host to various industries.

- Cs-137 is used in medical devices and gauges, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say. It is also one of the byproducts of nuclear fission processes in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons testing. Indonesia has no nuclear reactors or weapons.

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