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kelvin waves  

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  • Kelvin waves, affecting weather and climate, occur in both the oceans and the atmosphere. These low-frequency, gravity-driven waves propagate vertically and parallel to boundaries (e.g., equator, coastline, air masses, and topography). [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Waves, Kelvin]

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