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Kelvin waves in focus as California watches the Pacific
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 equatorial Pacific, pushing warmer water toward the Americas. Scientists are tracking current Kelvin wave activity because a strong pulse reaching the West Coast could raise ocean temperatures near California and influence weather patterns, potentially adding to signs of El Niño conditions developing.
Why now: An incoming Kelvin wave could raise ocean temperatures off California and shape upcoming weather, so coverage is explaining the phenomenon.
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