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What is a Kelvin wave and why it matters for California
Original: What is a Kelvin wave? The underwater pulse that could impact California
A Kelvin wave is a pulse of unusually warm water that travels eastward along the equator beneath the ocean surface. Meteorologists are watching a developing Kelvin wave because it can push warmer water toward the US West Coast, potentially influencing ocean temperatures, marine life, and weather patterns in California, and hinting at whether an El Niño event may form later this year.
Why now: Scientists are tracking a warming pulse in the Pacific that could affect California's weather and coastal conditions.
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