Kelvin waves cause the upper ocean layer of warm water to thicken. Since warmer water is less dense than colder water, it can expand. As a result, the passage of Kelvin waves along the Equator and along the coast of the Americas brings a temporary rise in local sea level by some 15β30 cm (6β12 inches).
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