Kelvin Wave May Raise West Coast Sea Levels Up to One Foot
Warm-water Kelvin waves are expected to raise West Coast sea levels by up to one foot in October, a temporary increase caused by these oceanic disturbances.
GMNA Seattle
Sea levels along the United States West Coast are projected to climb by as much as one foot in October as warm-water Kelvin waves move toward the shoreline.
Kelvin waves are oceanic disturbances that transport warm water and can temporarily elevate coastal sea levels.
