answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What waves can causes sunburn?

Ultraviolet (UV) waves cause sunburn.


What is a UV Wave?

A UV wave is an Ultraviolet wave from the sun. UV waves are the main cause of sunburn.


What kind of light causes sunburn?

Ultraviolet light causes 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.


Which type of energy cause sunburn?

Do you mean 'Which electromagnetic wave in the electromagnetic spectrum causes sunburn? The answer is Ultraviolet (UV), which is what is used in sunbeds and therefore damages and colours your skin cells.


What causes aching shoulders and arms?

SUNBURN


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 causes the skin on your back to change from white to brown?

Get to a doctor. Possible causes range from sunburn to cancer.


The following types of energies that the Earth receives from the Sun which type of energy causes sunburn?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the type of energy from the Sun that causes sunburn on Earth. UV radiation, specifically UVB rays, can penetrate the skin and damage cells, leading to inflammation and redness commonly associated with sunburn.


What causes a tan to result after a sunburn?

An exposure substantial enough to result in a mild sunburn will be followed by melanin producing a tan that may last a few weeks.