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West Coast sea levels to rise up to a foot as Kelvin waves arrive

Original: “ Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water call

Sea levels along the US West Coast are forecast to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of Kelvin waves, pulses of unusually warm water moving eastward across the Pacific, reach the shoreline and push northward. Scientists warn the warming could intensify beach erosion and coastal flooding in areas already vulnerable because of climate change and El Niño conditions, raising concern among residents and coastal communities about damage and inundation in the coming weeks.

Why now: A new scientific forecast of significant coastal sea-level rise driven by warm-water Kelvin waves amid ongoing El Niño conditions.

US West CoastKelvin wavesEl NiñoPacific Ocean

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• “ Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by climate change and El Niño.… · czds · 13

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