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El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America

NASA/JPL Ocean Surface Topography Team2009-12-17

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The most recent sea-level height data from the NASA/European Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 oceanography satellite show the continued eastward progression of a strong wave of warm water, known as a Kelvin wave, now approaching South America.

Details

  • Title: El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America
  • Creator: NASA/JPL Ocean Surface Topography Team
  • Date Created: 2009-12-17
  • Rights: JPL

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