Maria José Roxo
Maria José Roxo is a geography researcher at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, known for her expertise in atmospheric phenomena. She recently gained attention for her explanation of the rare 'nuvem-rolo' or roll cloud that formed over the Portuguese coast, highlighting how temperature differences between land and sea can create such phenomena. Roxo emphasized that while these clouds may appear threatening, they do not pose any significant danger.
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Maria José Roxo, a geographer, enumerated the many errors in land planning that amplified the effect of the storms.
Ainda é cedo para falar de incêndios? Não, já devíamos ter começado “ontem” | Incêndios florestais
Portugal· 2026-02-26
Maria José Roxo is a geographer who highlights the long-standing issues and inaction regarding climate and territory management.
“Kristin”: “A força da natureza associada à incompetência e irresponsabilidade” | UrbanismoPortugal· 2026-01-29
Maria José Roxo is a geography researcher at Universidade Nova de Lisboa who explains the phenomenon of roll clouds.
Uma “onda” gigante a sobrevoar as praias portuguesas. O que são as nuvens-rolo? | PraiasPortugal· 2025-06-30