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Claim Text: Earth’s rotation has kept the pulses pinned up against the shore.
Simplified Text: Earth's rotation has kept the wave pulses pinned against the shore.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Physics Oceanography
UUID: 577d697b-a0d0-44da-a9a4-f76f618d31bc
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Created: 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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