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100 Days of Record Ocean Heat Reshaping Marine Life and Economies
RFI EnglishLO·3 days ago
A Kelvin Wave is transporting warm water from the western Pacific toward Ecuador and Peru, raising concerns of coastal erosion and sea level rise. The phenomenon is a natural oceanic disturbance, but its intensity and duration remain uncertain. This development matters as it could impact coastal infrastructure and communities in the region.
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