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Claim Text: Warm water occupies more volume than cool water does, and that’s one way human-caused climate change is raising the ocean’s height globally.
Simplified Text: Warm water occupies more volume than cool water, which is one way human-caused climate change is raising the ocean's height globally.
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The New York Times
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Climate Change Oceanography Sea Levels
UUID: 62ea947f-4874-4883-ac80-c9a56bb44c5d
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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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