How does a Geiger counter detect radiation, and why does it make that clicking noise?

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How does a Geiger counter detect radiation, and why does it make that clicking noise?

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Sub question: is it true Geiger counters need to be built with metal from shipwrecks pre 1945?

Heard that the background radiation from nuclear bombs caused contamination, so every bit of new metal is verrrry slightly radioactive, but it messes with the readings.

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