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Lord Kelvin, the 19th-century British physicist, first described Kelvin waves.
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Lord Kelvin, a 19th-century British physicist, first described Kelvin waves.
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The New York Times
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{
    "person": "Lord Kelvin",
    "century": "19th century"
}
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History Physics Kelvin Waves
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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.

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