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I Visited Santa Cruz During a Kelvin Wave. Things Got Weird
A Kelvin wave—a large ocean temperature anomaly—altered coastal conditions enough to surprise a visitor documenting the phenomenon in Santa Cruz.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Fodors Travel Guide: “I Visited Santa Cruz During a Kelvin Wave. Things Got Weird”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:49 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
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- Fodors Travel GuideI Visited Santa Cruz During a Kelvin Wave. Things Got Weird
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFodors Travel Guide reports: I Visited Santa Cruz During a Kelvin Wave. Things Got Weird.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe will keep an eye on that one.
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