"Today, more frequent wind storms and intensified thunderstorms from climate change may create favorable conditions for more frequent seiches," according to the New York Sea Grant of SUNY College at Oswego.

This news article explains the phenomenon of a seiche, a large-scale oscillation of water levels in Lake Erie caused by powerful winds on December 29, 2025. The seiche led to waves as high as 20 feet, exposing the lake's floor and causing hazards for boats. Historical context is provided, including a deadly seiche in 1844 that killed 78 people and caused Niagara Falls to temporarily stop flowing.