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Kelvin wave raising sea levels along the US West Coast
Original: What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast
A Kelvin wave — a large, slow-moving pulse of warm water along the equatorial Pacific — is raising sea levels along the US West Coast, according to PBS reporting. The phenomenon can temporarily lift coastal sea levels by several inches and is often a precursor to El Niño conditions, drawing attention from scientists and coastal residents watching for flooding and climate impacts.
Why now: Elevated sea levels raise concerns about coastal flooding and possible El Niño development
Kelvin waveUS West CoastPacific OceanPBSEl Niño
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- What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast · PBS
- What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast · PBS
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