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Kelvin wave heading for California raises sea level concerns
Original: Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California
Scientists are tracking a slow-moving, planetary-scale Kelvin wave in the Pacific that is heading toward the California coast. The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels along the coast by up to a foot, with El Niño conditions keeping warm water trapped near the shoreline. Observers are watching for increased coastal flooding and erosion risks as the wave arrives.
Why now: El Niño conditions are amplifying the potential coastal impacts, prompting fresh concern about flooding along California's shore.
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- Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California · The Guardian
The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast
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