• player2@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    8 months ago

    It's quite common. Ultraviolet radiation is much more intense in alpine regions. Sunburn is very common because the light is reflected by the white snow instead of being absorbed by Earth. I have had an outline of my ski goggles after skiing.

    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/sun-protection-at-the-snow