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Dillon Amaya, an assistant professor in the department of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences at North Carolina State University, said "It’s one of the first, if not the first indication that El Niño is here."
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Dillon Amaya, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University, stated that the Kelvin wave is one of the first indications that El Niño is present.
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Dillon Amaya
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{
    "event": "El Ni\u00f1o Kelvin wave",
    "person": "Dillon Amaya",
    "organization": "North Carolina State University"
}
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Attribution Oceanography El Niño
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October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)
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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.

El Niño Kelvin Wave Sea Level Rise California Coast Coastal Flooding Climate Change Oceanography Weather Hazards

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