# A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

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Climate & Environment A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming By Ava Berger | NPR Published October 19, 2026 at 9:21 AM PDT Coastally trapped Kelvin waves moving along the West Coast. The dark red represents higher than normal sea levels. ( Dillon J. Amaya / North Carolina State University ) One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. One of the first major signs of this year's "Super El Niño" has reached the U.S. It's called a Kelvin wave – a deep

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