A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels.
NPR reports that a large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels.
Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include West Coast, Kelvin and El Niño.
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