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How does ice burn you when its very cold, and an additional question. how long do you have to stay in the cold to get frostbite?

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How does ice burn when its very cold : The water in the skin cells freeze, forming sharp ice crystals that can damage the skin cell structure causing it to burn.

How long do you have to stay in the cold to get frostbite : About 30 minutes, if the tempareture is 0 F or Below. 15 minutes at -15 F.

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