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This little-known ocean phenomenon has SoCal forecasters concerned

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As if concerns about El Niño leading to more coastal flooding and erosion in Southern California weren't enough, experts are now warning of another looming threat. Kelvin waves, described by climatologists as slow-moving "humps" of elevated ocean water that become trapped along the coast, are developing along Mexico's west coast and moving northward. "During El [...]

First report: El Niño-related wave headed to SoCal could bring dangerously high sea levels — abc7.com, 2d