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- 1Planetary-scale Kelvin wave heads for California, raising concern●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.
- 2Concern grows over planetary-scale kelvin wave heading for California●Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘kelvin’ wave heading for California https://www. theguardian.com/us-ne
A slow-moving, planetary-scale kelvin wave of warm ocean water is heading toward the US West Coast, raising concern in California. Such waves along the equatorial Pacific are tied to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation and can shift weather patterns, potentially bringing heavier rains, coastal impacts and extreme weather to the region as scientists and residents watch its progress.
- 3SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force from California (photos)
SpaceX launched a secretive mission for the US Space Force from California. Details about the payload and purpose have not been disclosed, consistent with classified military spaceflight. Photos released from the launch show the rocket lifting off from the West Coast, and the mission is drawing attention for the lack of public information about what was carried into orbit.