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annacashman
annacashman asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

Do you get sunburned faster when you are at a high elevation?

For instance, if you are hiking in the mountains at about 5,000 feet.

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  • mcmillae
    1 decade ago
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    You can b/c there is less atmosphere between you and the sun.

  • essentiallysolo
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    You not only burn faster, but you burn deeper too. At elevations above 2000 feet, you need to be wearing sunscreen and a hat and protective clothing.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No i live in a mountaines area and the city will burn you faster and they are way below me as far as alltitude levels.

  • billyandgaby
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    The air is thinner so it makes sense. Although, I do not actually know for sure

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  • shiranddave
    1 decade ago

    depends on the angle of the sun.

  • Holly M
    1 decade ago

    yes,you are closer to the sun.

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