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California prepares for massive Kelvin wave and sea level rise

Original: California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise https://www. theguardian.com/us-news

California is rushing to prepare for a massive 'Kelvin' wave and predicted sea level rise, according to the Guardian. Kelvin waves are warm water pulses along the equatorial Pacific linked to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, and can raise coastal sea levels and storm impacts. Officials are reportedly moving on coastal defences ahead of the expected effects on the West Coast.

Why now: Ongoing concerns about El Niño-driven ocean warming and coastal flooding threats to the US West Coast

CaliforniaEl Niño-Southern OscillationPacific OceanThe Guardian

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