Falklands : Time to Think About the Ozone Hole
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 22.08.2005 (Article Archived on 05.09.2005)
With the reports of the sun reaching below the Antarctic Circle comes the annual warning about protection from the dangerous UV that that comes from the sun during this time of the year.
TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE OZONE HOLE
By J. Brock (FINN)
With the reports of the sun reaching below the Antarctic Circle comes the annual warning about protection from the dangerous UV that that comes from the sun during this time of the year. It is expected that Ozone’s danger will be prevalent in the Falklands between mid August and the end of November this year but due to the recent sunlight on the continent, the size of the hole and the duration of depleted Ozone is not known yet. That calculation, however, is due shortly.
There will be regular UV announcements during local weather forecasts, so precautions should be taken. Sun glasses should be used during really bright days and sunscreen should be used on exposed skin. There are a wide variety of products available locally but the higher the protection value, the better, especially if you are in the sun all day.
Fortunately, it is not warm enough in the Falklands to do a lot of sunbathing. It is not recommended during times when the Ozone hole is above the Falklands.
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