Tidal wave
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The term tidal wave can refer to:
- A tidal bore, a large movement of water formed by the funneling of the incoming tide into a river or narrow bay
- A tsunami, generally caused by an earthquake or underwater rock slide, that can cause substantial destruction at shore
- 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.
Other uses include:
- Tidal Wave (1943), a World War II military operation
- Tidal Wave 7", a 1993 EP by The Apples in Stereo
- Tidal Wave (album), a 2004 album by Longwave (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
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