From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 40s
Kelvin Wave Threatens California Coast
California faces foot-high ocean surge from El Niño-driven Kelvin wave.
In brief
California faces foot-high ocean surge from El Niño-driven Kelvin wave. A Kelvin wave linked to El Niño could raise California sea levels by up to a foot for months, increasing erosion and storm damage. Originally reported by Futurism.
Quick answers
- What is a Kelvin wave?
- a slow-moving ocean surge from the west pacific.
- Why is it dangerous?
- could raise california sea levels by up to a foot.
- How does it work?
- warm water creeps eastward during el niño phases.
- What happens next?
- sea levels stay elevated for months causing erosion.
- Where is it felt?
- ecuador sees 15 inches higher sea levels.
What is a Kelvin wave?
a slow-moving ocean surge from the west pacific.
Why is it dangerous?
could raise california sea levels by up to a foot.
How does it work?
warm water creeps eastward during el niño phases.
What happens next?
sea levels stay elevated for months causing erosion.
Where is it felt?
ecuador sees 15 inches higher sea levels.
What to remember
A Kelvin wave linked to El Niño could raise California sea levels by up to a foot for months, increasing erosion and storm damage.
