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Tidal wave
01
vague de marée, raz-de-marée
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
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a massive tidal wave triggered by an underwater earthquake.
La ville côtière a été dévastée par un raz-de-marée déclenché par un tremblement de terre sous-marin.
Scientists monitor seismic activity to provide early warnings for potential tidal waves.
Les scientifiques surveillent l'activité sismique pour fournir des alertes précoces concernant les raz-de-marée.
03
vague de fond, marée de sentiments
an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
