The three types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation

The Earth's ozone layer and atmosphere absorb most of the sun's harmful UV radiation, but some breaks through our line of defense.

SUN

UVA

UVB

UVC

Ozone layer

The three types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation

The Earth's ozone layer and atmosphere absorb most of the sun's harmful UV radiation, but some breaks through our line of defense.

SUN

UVA

UVB

UVC

Ozone layer

Wavelenghts:

UVC 100-290 nm

UVB 290-320 nm

UVA 320-400 nm

The three types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation

The Earth's ozone layer and atmosphere absorb most of the sun's harmful UV radiation, but some breaks through our line of defense.

SUN

UVA

UVB

UVC

Wavelenghts:

UVC 100-290 nm

UVB 290-320 nm

UVA 320-400 nm

Ozone layer