Kelvin Wave Bringing Warm Water to California Is Misunderstood

Kelvin Wave Bringing Warm Water to California Is Misunderstood

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A strong planetary wave, specifically a Kelvin wave, recently impacted South America and is now moving toward California. Despite alarming headlines, this wave is a natural phenomenon carrying warm water typically trapped elsewhere, and it is not necessarily a cause for concern.

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Originally published by theverge