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		pengaru on Oct 18, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Gulf Stream weakening now 99% certain, and ramific... > 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

gmuslera on Oct 18, 2023 [–]

If you high enough you may reach the controlled environment of the ISS.

thulle on Oct 18, 2023 | [–]

Gotta slap on more than a thick coat to go outside, and if you thought a hailstorm could get bad down here..

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