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Pacific Kelvin waves and West Coast sea level rise

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Latest: Greater Victoria residents advised to prepare for rising sea levels

Pacific Kelvin waves, massive and sustained bulges of warm seawater linked to El Niño conditions, are driving sea level rises along the North American West Coast. These waves occur when trade winds weaken, allowing warm