Resilience is the ability to work with adversity in such a way that one comes through it unharmed or even better for the experience. Resilience means facing lifeâs difficulties with courage and patience â refusing to give up.
Most adults will suffer third-degree burns if exposed to 150 degree water for two seconds. Burns will also occur with a six-second exposure to 140 degree water or with a thirty second exposure to 130 degree water. Even if the temperature is 120 degrees, a five minute exposure could result in third-degree burns.
Full Answer. Once the temperature of hot tap water reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit, there is a risk of serious burns to the skin. While 120 degree water takes about 10 minutes to reach dangerous levels, each degree over that decreases the time needed for serious burns to occur.