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Tidal wave
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getijdengolf, tidal wave
a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
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vloedgolf, tsunami
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.
Scientists monitor seismic activity to provide early warnings for potential tidal waves.
A tsunami, often referred to as a tidal wave, can travel across oceans at high speeds.
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emotionele golf, overweldigende golf
an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
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