Portugal beachgoers witness rare weather phenomenon
The sighting occurred as Portugal is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching highs of 42C.
This dense, tsunami-like cloud forms when hot and cold air masses collide, condensing into a curved shape.
Climate expert Mário Marques noted that while not unprecedented in Portugal, this phenomenon is more commonly witnessed in places like Australia.
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