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Strong planetary wave hits South America, heads toward California

Original: A rather strong "planetary wave" recently slammed into South America and is making its way toward California. In case yo

Scientists are explaining a large-scale atmospheric phenomenon known as a planetary wave, after a particularly strong one moved across South America and is now tracking toward California. The discussion is aimed at calming fears stoked by headlines calling it a freak event, clarifying what these waves are and what effects they actually have on weather.

Why now: Alarming headlines about a rare-sounding atmospheric wave hitting the Americas are prompting scientists to explain the phenomenon.

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• A rather strong "planetary wave" recently slammed into South America and is making its way toward California. In case you're worried about headlines warning of the supposedly "freak" phenomenon "bringing trouble," it's worth understanding what this wave really is and isn't.… · verge@www.urbanmind.net · 3

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