Kelvin wave from super El Niño could raise California sea levels
A powerful Kelvin wave triggered by this year’s super El Niño is moving up the Pacific coast and could raise California sea levels.
OriginalSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Powerful 'Kelvin wave' triggered by super El Niño threatens to raise sea levels off the California coast for months”
Kelvin wave from super El Niño could raise California sea levels
Key points
- A powerful internal Kelvin wave, triggered by this year's super El Niño, is moving up the Pacific coast.
- Researchers warn it could raise California sea levels by up to 1 foot (30 centimeters) for months.
- The wave may amplify damage from storms, surges, flooding and coastal erosion this winter.
- Tides plus the Kelvin wave could distort normal tides, increasing high and low tides.
- California Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources ahead of storms.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise”
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A powerful Kelvin wave triggered by this year’s super El Niño is moving up the Pacific coast and could raise California sea levels.