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Outside how long would it take to get frostbite?
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Dose not take to: It can take minutes for a person to begin to see signs of frostbite on exposed skin. Frostbite can occur if the temperature is 20 degrees or below and winds blowing at speeds of 20 miles an hour or faster.
Answered 12/26/2022
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Depends: Burns from cold or heat depend on the temperature and duration of exposure.
Answered 6/1/2012
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