Giant underwater Kelvin wave could 'pack a punch' for B.C. in mid-October - CBC
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ScienceA giant underwater wave of water connected to this year's El Niño weather pattern is making its way up the west coast of the Americas, raising alarm bells amongst scientists worried about how climate change is magnifying the impacts of the naturally-occurring phenomenon. El Niño phenomenon could worsen the effects of storm surges and high tidesListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Waves and debris crash into the breakwater in Victoria, B. C. in 2024. This year's El Niño will soon send more waves at B. C.'s coast. (Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press)A giant underwater wave of water connected to this year's El Niño weather pattern is moving up the west coast of the Americas, raising alarm bells among scientists about how climate change is magnifying the impacts of the naturally occurring phenomenon. The so-called Kelvin wave is not unexpected. But like El Niño as a whole, it is happening on top of human-caused climate change that has already warmed the oceans and atmosphere.
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