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Kelvin Wave In Pacific Ocean Heads Toward California
A Kelvin wave, a large pulse of warm water moving along the equatorial Pacific, is reported to be heading toward the US West Coast and California. Such waves can shift ocean temperatures and influence weather patterns, sometimes playing a role in El Niño development. Coverage notes its west-to-east path across the Pacific toward North America, with observers watching what it could mean for coastal conditions and climate outlooks in the coming months.
Why now: Potential effects on California coastal conditions and El Niño-related climate forecasts are drawing attention
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Evidence
- Kelvin Wave In Pacific Ocean Heads Toward California · CleanTechnica
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