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> Due to its altitude, Quito receives some of the greatest solar radiation in the world, sometimes reaching a UV Index of 24 by solar noon. [0] High altitude i

> Due to its altitude, Quito receives some of the greatest solar radiation in the world, sometimes reaching a UV Index of 24 by solar noon. [0] High altitude isn't exactly a panacea... [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quito#Climate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quito#Climate

gmuslera 3y ago
If you high enough you may reach the controlled environment of the ISS.
- thulle 3y ago
  Gotta slap on more than a thick coat to go outside, and if you thought a hailstorm could get bad down here..