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The sun is the source of life on the planet. Its rays provide the necessary light and warmth. At the same time, ultraviolet radiation from the Sun is destructive to all living things. To find a compromise between the beneficial and harmful properties of the Sun, meteorologists calculate the ultraviolet radiation index, which characterizes the degree of its danger.

What kind of UV radiation from the sun is there?

Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun has a wide range and is divided into three regions, two of which reach the Earth.

• UVA. Long-wave radiation range

  315–400 nm

  The rays pass almost freely through all atmospheric “barriers” and reach the Earth.

• UV-B. Medium wave range radiation

  280–315 nm

  The rays are 90% absorbed by the ozone layer, carbon dioxide and water vapor.

• UV-C. Shortwave range radiation

  100–280 nm

  The most dangerous area. They are completely absorbed by stratospheric ozone without reaching the Earth.

The more ozone, clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere, the less the harmful effects of the Sun. However, these life-saving factors have a high natural variability. The annual maximum of stratospheric ozone occurs in spring, and the minimum in autumn. Cloudiness is one of the most variable characteristics of weather. The carbon dioxide content also changes all the time.

At what UV index values ​​is there a danger?

The UV index provides an estimate of the amount of UV radiation from the Sun at the Earth's surface. UV index values ​​range from a safe 0 to an extreme 11+.

• 0–2 Low
• 3–5 Moderate
• 6–7 High
• 8–10 Very high
• 11+ Extreme

In mid-latitudes, the UV index approaches unsafe values ​​(6–7) only at the maximum height of the Sun above the horizon (occurs in late June - early July). At the equator, the UV index reaches 9...11+ points throughout the year.

What are the benefits of the sun?

In small doses, UV radiation from the Sun is simply necessary. The sun's rays synthesize melanin, serotonin, and vitamin D, which are necessary for our health, and prevent rickets.

Melanin creates a kind of protective barrier for skin cells from the harmful effects of the Sun. Because of it, our skin darkens and becomes more elastic.

The hormone of happiness serotonin affects our well-being: it improves mood and increases overall vitality.

Vitamin D strengthens the immune system, stabilizes blood pressure and performs anti-rickets functions.

Why is the sun dangerous?

When sunbathing, it is important to understand that the line between the beneficial and harmful Sun is very thin. Excessive tanning always borders on a burn. Ultraviolet radiation damages DNA in skin cells.

The body's defense system cannot cope with such aggressive influence. It lowers immunity, damages the retina, causes skin aging and can lead to cancer.

Ultraviolet light destroys the DNA chain

How the Sun affects people

Sensitivity to UV radiation depends on skin type. People of the European race are most sensitive to the Sun - for them, protection is required already at index 3, and 6 is considered dangerous.

At the same time, for Indonesians and African Americans this threshold is 6 and 8, respectively.

Who is most influenced by the Sun?

People with fair hair

skin tone

People with many moles

Residents of mid-latitudes during a holiday in the south

Winter lovers

fishing

Skiers and climbers

People with a family history of skin cancer

In what weather is the sun more dangerous?

It is a common misconception that the sun is dangerous only in hot and clear weather. You can also get sunburned in cool, cloudy weather.

Cloudiness, no matter how dense it may be, does not reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation to zero. In mid-latitudes, cloudiness significantly reduces the risk of getting sunburned, which cannot be said about traditional places beach holiday. For example, in the tropics, if in sunny weather you can get sunburned in 30 minutes, then in cloudy weather - in a couple of hours.

How to protect yourself from the sun

To protect yourself from harmful rays, follow simple rules:

Spend less time in the sun during midday hours

Wear light-colored clothing, including wide-brimmed hats

Use protective creams

Wear sunglasses

Stay in the shade more on the beach

Which sunscreen to choose

Sunscreens vary in their degree of sun protection and are labeled from 2 to 50+. The numbers indicate the proportion of solar radiation that overcomes the protection of the cream and reaches the skin.

For example, when applying a cream labeled 15, only 1/15 (or 7 %) of the ultraviolet rays will penetrate the protective film. In the case of cream 50, only 1/50, or 2 %, affects the skin.

Sunscreen creates a reflective layer on the body. However, it is important to understand that no cream can reflect 100% of ultraviolet radiation.

For everyday use, when the time spent under the Sun does not exceed half an hour, a cream with protection 15 is quite suitable. For tanning on the beach, it is better to take 30 or higher. However, for fair-skinned people it is recommended to use a cream labeled 50+.

How to Apply Sunscreen

The cream should be applied evenly to all exposed skin, including the face, ears and neck. If you plan to sunbathe for a long time, then the cream should be applied twice: 30 minutes before going out and, additionally, before going to the beach.

Please check the cream instructions for the required volume for application.

How to Apply Sunscreen When Swimming

Sunscreen should be applied every time after swimming. Water washes away the protective film and, by reflecting the sun's rays, increases the dose of ultraviolet radiation received. Thus, when swimming, the risk of sunburn increases. However, due to the cooling effect, you may not feel the burn.

Excessive sweating and wiping with a towel are also reasons to re-protect the skin.

It should be remembered that on the beach, even under an umbrella, the shade does not provide complete protection. Sand, water and even grass reflect up to 20% of ultraviolet rays, increasing their impact on the skin.

How to protect your eyes

Sunlight reflected from water, snow or sand can cause painful burns to the retina. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses with a UV filter.

Danger for skiers and climbers

In the mountains, the atmospheric “filter” is thinner. For every 100 meters of height, the UV index increases by 5 %.

Snow reflects up to 85 % of ultraviolet rays. In addition, up to 80 % of the ultraviolet reflected by the snow cover is reflected again by clouds.

Thus, in the mountains the Sun is most dangerous. It is necessary to protect your face, lower chin and ears even in cloudy weather.

How to deal with sunburn if you get sunburned

Use a damp sponge to moisten the burn.

Apply anti-burn cream to the burned areas

If your temperature rises, consult your doctor; you may be advised to take an antipyretic

If the burn is severe (the skin swells and blisters greatly), seek medical attention

Torre del Greco and Mount Vesuvius

Port of Torre del Greco

Torre del Greco. Painting by A. A. Ivanov

Torre del Greco(Italian: Torre del Greco) is a city in Italy, located in the Campania region in the province of Naples.

The patron saint of the city is Saint Januarius.

Geographical position

The city lies between Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Neighboring communes: Boscotrecase, Ercolano, Torre Annunziata, Trecase.

Story

During the Roman Empire, Torre del Greco, presumably the entire suburb of old Herculaneum, housed the villas of Roman patricians. In 79, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed this village.

Around 700, on the site of Torro del Greco, the village of Turris Octava existed.

In 880, the territory of the city was inhabited by Saracens. The name Torre del Greco was mentioned for the first time in 1015. According to legend, it was given to the city either in honor of the hermit who lived in the tower, or in honor of a special wine imported from Greece.

Torre del Greco was part of the kingdom of Naples until King Alfonso V of Aragon handed it over to the Carafa family.

In 1631, Torre del Greco was again destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius.

In 1699, the city's inhabitants bought it for 106,000 ducats from its own landlord, the Marquis of Monfort, and since then the city has flourished, developing as a seaside trading and fishing port. At the same time, the tradition of making decorations from corals arose.

In 1794 historical Center Torre del Greco was buried under a 10-meter layer of lava.

During the French rule of King Murat, Torre del Greco, with its 18,000 inhabitants, was the third largest city in the Kingdom of Naples, after Naples and Foggia.

Since the 16th century, wealthy families and the nobility of Italy began to build their summer residences. The most notable of them is Palazzo Materazzo, which served as a dance school in the 70s of the 20th century. In the aftermath of the 1980 earthquake, it was taken over by the homeless poor.

IN late XIX-at the beginning of the 20th century the city was popular summer resort wealthy Italians. In those years, Torre del Greco was famous for its cafes and restaurants, especially the Gran Cafe Palumbo cafe in the Art Nouveau style. Among the famous Italians who spent the summer here every year was the comedian Toto. The city owes its popularity to its beautiful beaches, colorful farms, vineyards and proximity to Mount Vesuvius. The route for tourists climbing the mountain began from here, and later a funicular was built that took those interested from the city to the crater of the volcano.

During World War II, the city housed a German ammunition depot, which resulted in it being bombed more than once.

In the aftermath of the Second World War, tourism quickly fell into decline; with the advent of a very large number of cars, the funicular railway ceased to be used, which means that the main reason to visit the city disappeared. In addition, urbanization and population growth have destroyed the charm of this place, and tourist flows have moved to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. IN This moment not much that reminds of the time of the past heyday.

The main branch of the city's economy remains the creation of products and jewelry made of mother-of-pearl and corals, in particular cameos. About 1,000 residents are employed in this industry; corals are primarily delivered from Asia.

Attractions

• The ruins of Roman buildings, including the so-called Villa Sora (1st century), are likely to belong to the Flavian dynasty.
• Monastery of Zoccolanti with 28 frescoes describing the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
• Church of the Holy Cross, whose Baroque bell tower burned down in lava flows in 1794.
• Church of St. Misha built in the 17th century.
• Casa delle Ginestre, where the poet Giacomo Laopardi stayed.
• Coral Museum.

Famous fellow countrymen

• Albanese, Francesco (1912-2005) - Italian tenor
• Accardo, Salvatore (1941) - Italian violinist, conductor
• Zingarelli, Nicolo Antonio (1752-1837) - composer
• Onorato, Antonio (1964) - composer and guitarist

• torredelgreco.na.it/ Official website of Torre del Greco (Italian)
• World of Earth. Eruption of Vesuvius (Russian)

Agerola | Anacapri | Arzano | Afragola | Acerra | Bacoli | Barano d'Ischia | Boscoreale | Boscotrcase | Brusciano | Vico Equense | Villaricca | Visciano | Volla | Gragnano | Grumo Nevano | Giugliano in Campagna | Ischia | Casavatore | Casalnuovo di Napoli | Casamarchano | Casamicciola Terme | Casandrino | Casoria | Camposano | Lacco di Stabia | Lettere | Marano di Napoli | Massa di Somma | Melito di Napoli | Palma Campania | Poggiomarino | Pollena-Trocchia | Pompeii | Portici | Pozzuoli | Procida | Piano di Sorrento | Roccarainola | Saviano | San Vitaliano | San Gennaro Vesuviano | San Giorgio a Cremano | San Giuseppe Vesuviano | San Paolo Bel Cite | San Sebastiano al Vesuvio | Sant Anastasia | Sant Antimo | Sant'Antonio Abate | Sant'Agnello | Santa Maria la Carita | Serrara Fontana | Somma-Vesuvius | Sorrento | Striano | Terzigno | Torre Annunziata | Torre del Greco| Trecase | Tufino | Forio | Frattamaggiore | Frattaminore | Cercola | Cimitile | Cicciano | Shishano | Ercolano

Torre del Greco (Italian: Torre del Greco) is a city in Italy, located in the Campania region in the province of Naples.

Famous fellow countrymen

Attractions

Story

During the Roman Empire, Torre del Greco, supposedly a suburb of ancient Herculanium, housed the villas of Roman patricians. In 79, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed this village.

Around 700, on the site of Torro del Greco, the village of Turris Octava existed.

In 880, the territory of the city was inhabited by Saracens. The name Torre del Greco was first mentioned in 1015. According to legend, it was given to the city either in honor of the hermit who lived in the tower, or in honor of a special wine imported from Greece.

Torre del Greco was part of the kingdom of Naples until King Alfonso V of Aragon handed it over to the Carafa family.

In 1631, Torre del Greco was again destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius.

In 1699, the city's inhabitants bought it for 106,000 ducats from their landlord, the Marquis of Monfort, and since then the city has flourished, developing as a seaside trading and fishing port. At the same time, the tradition of making jewelry from coral arose.

In 1794, the historic center of Torre del Greco was buried under a 10-meter layer of lava.

During the French reign of King Murat, Torre del Greco, with its 18,000 inhabitants, was the third largest city in the Kingdom of Naples after Naples and Foggia.

Starting from the 16th century, wealthy families and the nobility of Italy began to build their summer residences here. The most notable of them is Palazzo Materazzo, which served as a dance school in the 70s of the 20th century. After the 1980 earthquake, it was taken over by the homeless poor.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the city was a popular summer resort for wealthy Italians. In those years, Torre del Greco was famous for its cafes and restaurants, especially the Art Nouveau Gran Café Palumbo. Among the famous Italians who spent the summer here every year was the comedian Toto. The city owes its popularity to its beautiful beaches, picturesque farms, vineyards and proximity to Mount Vesuvius. The route for tourists climbing the mountain began from here, and later a funicular was built that took those interested from the city to the crater of the volcano.

During the Second World War, the city housed a German ammunition depot, as a result of which it experienced bombing more than once.

After the Second World War, tourism quickly declined, with the advent of more cars, the funicular was no longer used, and therefore the main reason to visit the city disappeared. In addition, urbanization and population growth have destroyed the charm of the place, and tourist flows have moved to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Now there is little that reminds us of the time of its former heyday.

The main branch of the city's economy remains the production of products and jewelry made of mother-of-pearl and corals, in particular cameos. About 1,000 residents are employed in this industry; corals are mainly delivered from Asia.

Geographical position

The city lies between Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Torre del Greco and Mount Vesuvius

Port of Torre del Greco

Torre del Greco. Painting by A. A. Ivanov

(Italian Torre del Greco, Neap. Torre d'o Grieco, Torre "o Grieco) - in Italy, located in the region in the province of Naples.

The patron saint of the city is Saint Januarius.

Geographical position

The city lies between Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Neighboring communes: Boscotrecase, Ercolano, Torre Annunziata, Trecase.

Story

During the Roman Empire, Torre del Greco, supposedly a suburb of ancient Herculanium, housed the villas of Roman patricians. In 79, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed this village.

Around 700, on the site of Torro del Greco, there was a village called Turris Octava (lat. Turris Octava, Turris de Octava).

In 880, the territory of the city was inhabited by Saracens. The name Torre del Greco was first mentioned in 1015. According to legend, it was given to the city either in honor of the hermit who lived in the tower, or in honor of a special wine imported from Greece.

Torre del Greco was part of the kingdom of Naples until King Alfonso V of Aragon handed it over to the Carafa family.

In 1631, Torre del Greco was again destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius.

In 1699, the city's inhabitants bought it for 106,000 ducats from their landlord, the Marquis of Monfort, and since then the city has flourished, developing as a seaside trading and fishing port. At the same time, the tradition of making jewelry from coral arose.

In 1794, the historic center of Torre del Greco was buried under a 10-meter layer of lava.

During the French rule of King Murat, Torre del Greco, with its 18,000 inhabitants, was the third largest city in the Kingdom of Naples after and.

Starting from the 16th century, wealthy families and the nobility of Italy began to build their summer residences here. The most notable of them is Palazzo Materazzo, which served as a dance school in the 70s of the 20th century. After the 1980 earthquake, it was taken over by the homeless poor.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the city was a popular summer resort for wealthy Italians. In those years, Torre del Greco was famous for its cafes and restaurants, especially the Art Nouveau Gran Cafe Palumbo. Among the famous Italians who spent the summer here every year was the comedian Toto. The city owes its popularity to its beautiful beaches, picturesque farms, vineyards and proximity to Mount Vesuvius. The route for tourists climbing the mountain began from here, and later a funicular was built that took those interested from the city to the crater of the volcano.

During the Second World War, the city housed a German ammunition depot, as a result of which it experienced bombing more than once.

After the Second World War, tourism quickly declined, with the advent of more cars, the funicular was no longer used, and therefore the main reason to visit the city disappeared. In addition, urbanization and population growth have destroyed the charm of the place, and tourist flows have moved to and on the Amalfi Coast. Now there is little that reminds us of the time of its former heyday.

The main branch of the city's economy remains the production of products and jewelry made of mother-of-pearl and, in particular, cameos. About 1,000 residents are employed in this industry; corals are mainly delivered from Asia.

Demography

Population dynamics:

Twin Cities

Attractions

• Ruins of Roman buildings, including the so-called Villa Sora (1st century), probably the property of the Flavian dynasty.
• Monastery of Zoccolanti with 28 frescoes describing the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
• Church of the Holy Cross, whose Baroque bell tower burned down in lava flows in 1794.
• Church of St. Michael built in the 17th century.
• Villa delle Ginestre, where the poet Giacomo Laopardi stayed.
• Coral Museum.

Famous fellow countrymen

• Albanese, Francesco (1912-2005) - Italian tenor
• Accardo, Salvatore (1941) - Italian violinist, conductor
• Zingarelli, Nicolo Antonio (1752-1837) - composer
• Onorato, Antonio (1964) - composer and guitarist

Links

• torredelgreco.na.it/ Official website of Torre del Greco (Italian)
• World of Earth. Eruption of Vesuvius (Russian)