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Geiger counters are devices that detect radioactivity, another term for ionizing radiation, the four major types of which include Gamma, X-rays, Beta, and Alpha radiation. Virtually all Geiger counters detect Gamma and X-rays, while some models detect Alpha and Beta radiation as well. Select the navigation button above or click here to learn more About Radiation. A typical Geiger counter consists of a Geiger-Mueller tube, a visual readout, and an audio readout.