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Planetary Wave Misunderstood
A strong Kelvin wave is causing concern but is not the 'freak' phenomenon it's being called. This natural weather pattern, often misunderstood, is currently affecting South America and moving towards California.
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A rather strong "planetary wave" recently slammed into South America and is making its way toward California. In case you're worried about headlines warning of the supposedly "freak" phenomenon "bringing trouble," it's worth understanding what this wave really is and isn't. Called a Kelvin wave, it'
2026-10-06 12:00 UTC