Record levels of solar ultraviolet on Earth's surface measured in South America
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 20:33
in Astronomy & Space
Researchers have measured the highest level of ultraviolet radiation ever recorded on Earth's surface. The extraordinary UV fluxes, observed in the Bolivian Andes only 1,500 miles from the equator, are far above those normally considered to be harmful to both terrestrial and aquatic life.