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Why do skiers often get sunburned even in the winter when the sun rays are not very strong?
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Why do skiers often get sunburned even in the winter when the sun rays are not very strong?
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I believe it is because the sun rays reflect off the snow, similar to how a laser beam reflects off a mirror. When this happens, the sun rays increase in size and amount, resulting in a sunburn when directed at skin.
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