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In Portugal, where they are now actively fighting forest fires, recorded a rare atmospheric phenomenon. Residents of the city of Arganil witnessed the appearance of a fiery tornado.
Such a tornado is formed when many foci of fire combined into one. The air over the fire heats up, and because reducing its density, the fire begins to soar upward. The formation of stable centripetal flows leads to that fire spirals to a considerable height, which can reach five kilometers.
It is incredibly beautiful, but at the same time extremely dangerous. phenomenon. Such a whirlwind can spread within a matter of minutes a fire for many tens of kilometers, absorbing everything in itself the way. It is no coincidence that many Portuguese call it the “Eye of the Devil” and It is not without reason that they believe that this devilish essence possesses intelligence and purposeful destructive power. To fight with a fiery tornado is almost impossible, and therefore any rescuers times forced to wait until it weakens and disappears on its own.
“The Devil’s Eye” inspires the Portuguese with a real mystical fear, since he is ruthless and insidious, and modern technical the means against him are powerless. Over the past month, residents of the country suffered a lot because of fires. Right here there are over 300 fires that are fought around 1,500 lifeguards. More than 70 people have become victims of the disaster. Citizens from the central and northern parts of the country massively leave their homes and are evacuated by the authorities to a safe place.
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