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What wave causes sunburn?

In general, it is ultraviolet light (the UV ray) that causes sunburn. Ultraviolet light is of a higher frequency than visible light, which means shorter wavelength, and higher energy. UV rays tend to do some tissue damage and burn skin causing sunburn.


Can a xenon headlight light damage your retina?

No, bright light can't damage the retina. Only ultraviolet light can, it causes a retinal "sunburn".


What waves can causes sunburn?

Ultraviolet (UV) waves cause sunburn.


What are the causes of sunburn treatment?

The causes of sunburn treatment are obviously having a sunburn. Over exposure to the sun will cause you to become sunburnt. It is important to put sunscreen on if you are planning to be exposed to the sun.


Can infrared light cause a sunburn?

No, infrared does not cause sunburn. Those are ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn.


How do you get a sunburn through a car window?

Glass does not block ultraviolet light. You get a sunburn by exposure to excessive ultraviolet light.


What causes aching shoulders and arms?

SUNBURN


What does the ozone layer of the atmosphere have to do with skin?

The ozone layer blocks out Ultra Violet (UV) light that causes sunburn, and with prolonged exposure, skin cancer.


What causes tomatoes to sunburn?

Too much sun


What causes a sunburn looking redness on arms?

Sun burn


Is the sun during winter season causes sunburn?

Yes


What kind of light causes skin cancer?

Ultraviolet, or UV rays.