Kelvin waves: Will El Niño bring coastal flooding to American west?
FROM THE PUBLISHER
El Niño could soon trigger coastal flooding along the western coast of North America, through Kelvin waves. But what are Kelvin waves? Image via Connor Scott McManus/ Pexels . A strong El Niño formed over the summer, and has immediately had an impact on tropical weather. The Atlantic Ocean has had a below-average hurricane season . In fact, this is the first season in the modern, satellite era to have not recorded a hurricane at…
Original reporting by EarthSky. Some articles may require a subscription.