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A two- to three-week-long series of stiff westerly winds out in the middle of the Pacific sent a strong Kelvin wave heaving east until it reached Peru and Ecuador around Sept. 1, 2026.
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A two- to three-week-long series of stiff westerly winds in the middle of the Pacific sent a strong Kelvin wave eastward, reaching Peru and Ecuador around September 1, 2026.
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The New York Times
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-01",
    "location": "Pacific, Peru, Ecuador"
}
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Oceanography Peru Ecuador El Niño
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October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)

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A Kelvin Wave Is Heading Toward the California Coast, Bringing Trouble
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/climate/el-nino-storm-flooding-kelvin-waves.html

An enormous Kelvin wave, generated by El Niño, is expected to raise sea levels off Southern California by half a foot or more, increasing threats of coastal flooding and erosion. This comes as other factors, including warm Pacific waters and peak tidal cycles, also contribute to higher ocean levels.

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