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

October 19, 2026 · 9:00 am 1 sources

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• A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
  NPR · October 19, 2026 09:00
  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.