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EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION > ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION  

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  • Electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength than visible radiation but longer than x-rays. Radiation in the interval 10 to 4000 angstroms. UV radiation from the sun is responsible for many photochemical ractions in the upper atmosphere especially the formation of ozone. UV-B radiation in the range 280-320 nm can possibly have serious health effects on humans and animals.

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https://vocab.met.no/GCMDSK/90e7fd13-2da2-4ba6-9e0c-dbecdf7c2215

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