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A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

Scientists say the wave is lifting sea levels 6 to 8 inches and could worsen flooding and erosion as more waves arrive.

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A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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One of the first important signs of this year's "Super El Niño" has reached the United States. It is a Kelvin wave, a deep ocean wave that is currently raising sea level along the...

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A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

·San Diego, United States
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