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Although visible light has a higher level of energy (shorter wavelength), we are protected from visible light due to the ozone and oxygen particles in the Earth's atmosphere that "trap" the visible light rays damaging energy. Infrared radiation is able to penetrate the ozone because of its wavelength, which allows its rays to reach the earth's surface, be absorbed by the soil and water sources, and be reemitted into the atmosphere causing issues such as global warming, health issues, and other long term effects. Yo Dude Person

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