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Tidal wave
01
vague de marée, vague tidal
a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
02
raz-de-marée, raz de marée
a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction
03
vague de fond, torrent
an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
tidal wave
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The force of a tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines.
A tsunami, often referred to as a tidal wave, can travel across oceans at high speeds.
The coastal town was devastated by a massive tidal wave triggered by an underwater earthquake.
During the storm surge, the tidal waves threatened to submerge the coastal areas.
Scientists monitor seismic activity to provide early warnings for potential tidal waves.
