"Dust Devil" surprises villages in Trás-os-MontesPhoto by Eva Bronzini on Pexels
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"Dust Devil" surprises villages in Trás-os-Montes

TVI Notícias31 August 2026 at 21:17

In Trás-os-Montes, an uncommon meteorological phenomenon surprised several villages in the region. It is the so-called "Dust Devil", a rotating air column that forms under specific temperature and humidity conditions.

The phenomenon occurred in places that had been particularly affected by a large fire at the beginning of the month. The villages that had already suffered from the flames were now surprised by this unusual occurrence.

The "Dust Devil" is an atmospheric phenomenon that, although not dangerous like a tornado, can lift large amounts of dust and debris, creating an impressive image in the sky of the Trás-os-Montes villages.

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