What is the source for the ultraviolet radiation in earths atmosphere

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The source for the ultraviolet (UV) radiation in Earth's atmosphere is the Sun. Despite the ultraviolet radiation, the Sun emits also other kinds of electromagnetic radiation, visible light (99% of its rays ) and infrared rays (also known as heat). The UV radiation is absorbed in the ozone layer of the atmosphere before reaching the Earth.

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