Tidal wave
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The term tidal wave may refer to:
- A tidal bore is a large movement of water formed by the funneling of the incoming tide into a river or narrow bay
- A tidal surge can cause waves that breach flood defences and may be referred to as tidal waves.
- A tsunami is often referred to popularly as a tidal wave, although this usage is inaccurate and discouraged by geologists and oceanographers.
Other uses include:
- Tidal Wave (1943), a World War II military operation
- Tidal Wave 7", a 1993 EP by The Apples in Stereo and song on the album Fun Trick Noisemaker
- Tidal Wave (album), a 2004 album by Longwave (band)
- Tidal Wave, a band, associated with the United States Naval Academy Band
- Tidal Wave (Transformers), a Decepticon in the Transformers universe
- The theme park ride at Thorpe Park, in the UK
- A ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain
- A ride at Six Flags St. Louis
[edit] See also
- A rogue wave of up to 100 feet high, often in the middle of the ocean and against prevailing current and wave direction.
- The crest (physics) of a tide as it moves around the Earth.
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