Kelvin Waves and West Coast Sea Level
How El Nino's underwater Kelvin waves push warm Pacific water eastward to raise sea levels and sharpen erosion and flooding on the U.S. West Coast.
Optimized for books about Books explaining how El Nino and ocean heat transport drive sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and flooding risk..
The Weather of the FutureHeidi CullenExplains how a warming climate alters weather and ocean patterns, providing context for El Nino-driven Kelvin waves and...Shelf signal: Climate Change
The Uninhabitable EarthDavid Wallace-WellsOffers a stark synthesis of climate risks and cascading impacts that help readers grasp why a Kelvin wave matters for...Shelf signal: Climate Change
The Heat Will Kill You FirstJeff GoodellFocuses on heat-driven mortality and systemic risks from warming that contextualize ocean heat pulses and human...Shelf signal: Climate Change
The Ice at the End of the WorldJon GertnerProfiles scientific efforts to measure ice and sea-level change, useful for readers wanting authoritative...Shelf signal: Climate Change
Superstorm SandyDiane C. BatesExamines coastal damage and rebuilding after a major storm, offering concrete lessons about erosion, infrastructure...Shelf signal: Disaster & Crisis Studies
The World in a GrainVince BeiserExplains the material role of sand and shoreline processes that determine how extra coastal water translates into...Shelf signal: Natural Resources