California braces for Kelvin wave bringing higher sea levels

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 02:31 · Archive

A massive underwater band of warm water called a Kelvin wave is approaching California's coast.

California is preparing for the arrival of a Kelvin wave, a vast underwater band of warm water driven by this year's super El Niño. The wave is nearing southern California and expected to reach the San Francisco Bay Area by early October. Scientists predict water levels could rise by a foot along the California coast.

How it is being reported

• A giant ‘pulse wave’ is about to slam into California - here’s how it will impact the West CoastIndependent World · 30 Sept, 23:55
• California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level riseGuardian World · 30 Sept, 12:00

In this story: California · San Francisco Bay Area · Alaska

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