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Planetary-scale Kelvin wave heads for California, raising concern
Original: Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale 'kelvin' wave heading for California https://www.theguardian.com/us-new
Scientists and weather watchers are tracking a vast, slow-moving Kelvin wave—a planetary-scale ocean or atmospheric pattern—that is heading toward California. The development is drawing attention because such waves can influence coastal conditions and extreme weather, and concern is mounting over what impact it could bring to the US West Coast.
Why now: A rare planetary-scale weather or ocean phenomenon is reportedly heading toward a populous coastline, raising fears of potential impacts.
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- Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale 'kelvin' wave heading for California https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/california-kelvin-wave # Weather # Science # Environment · guardian_world@robot.villas · 2
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