US EditionRare 'tsunami' roll cloud phenomenon surprises beachgoers in Portugal
- A rare "tsunami" roll cloud appeared in Portugal, surprising beachgoers and locals on a recent Sunday.
- The roll cloud, described as sitting low in the sky and taking a tube-shaped form, is considered "relatively rare" by the National Weather Service and often associated with thunderstorms.
- Temperatures in Portugal reached over 107°F, causing the National Civil Protection Authority to issue warnings about rural fire dangers in various regions due to severe heat.
- Videos of the phenomenon went viral, gathering over 20,000 views, with beachgoers sharing their experiences on social media.
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A huge, roll-shaped cloud that rolled towards the coast was observed on Sunday in Portugal: as a meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon.
Beachgoers Scramble in Panic as Rare 'Tsunami Roll' Hits Portugal Coast – 'Out of a movie!'
Beachgoers at Praia de Buarcos in northern Portugal were caught off guard this past weekend when a massive, ominous-looking cloud formation barreled toward the coast, prompting panic and awe in equal measure. The rare weather event, commonly referred to as a “tsunami roll,” turned a sunny day at the beach into a surreal, movie-like experience […]
A natural phenomenon causes panic on a beach in Portugal – many think it's a tsunami. However, according to one expert, there is something else behind it.
Portugal has been hit by a heat wave that has affected much of Western Europe, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in parts of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as in Greece and France.
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