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The UV index is ona scale of 0-10 (10 being the most harmful) Which means yes, 12 is harmful, so you would need a very strong sunscreen or a better choice would be to stay indoors.
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What is the UV index?
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How bad is a UV index of 10?
The UV Index is on a scale between 0-10(10 being the most harmful). With a UV index of +10 you need to use a really strong sun screen to block any harmful UV's that will come through. Constant exposier to +10 UV Index can cause permanent skin damage and worse case skin cancer. So get out your SPF 35 for that one and be safe in the sun.
What is ultraviolet radiation where does it come from what is uv index and how is the uv index determine?
UV radiation is released from the sun.It is harmful for life.
What tells you how much UV radiation is reaching earth?
The uv index
What is the UV index monitor?
EPA
What is the UV index monitor called?
EPA
Is there any reason why the UV index might be higher on a smoggy day?
Smog is created by the action of sunlight on pollutants so a smoggy day is a sunny day hence the higher UV index.
Is a uv index of 12 too dangerous to tan in or will it get you a really fast tan?
It is too dangerous it will not make you tan faster as it will just cause you cancer cells more quick.
Who was the UV index created by?
National Weather Service (NWS) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
How do you tell a real diamond?
They have high refractive index and hardness.Under UV light it emits a blue glow.
Is it bad for a scar to have UV rays shining on it?
UV is no worse for scar tissue than for normal skin.
What are the ratings and certificates for UV - 2007?
UV - 2007 is rated/received certificates of: Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud)
