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What is a Kelvin wave and why it matters for California
Original: What is a Kelvin wave? The underwater pulse that could impact California
Scientists are explaining Kelvin waves, powerful pulses of warm water that travel eastward along the equatorial Pacific beneath the surface. When these waves reach the coast of the Americas, they can push warmer water toward California, potentially affecting ocean temperatures, marine life and weather patterns, including influences tied to El Niño conditions.
Why now: A Kelvin wave is moving through the Pacific and could raise ocean temperatures and influence California's coastal weather.
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