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tidal wave vs. tsunami
tidal wave vs. tsunami: What's the difference?
Tidal wave is a non-technical term for a wave caused by a hurricane or strong wind. It鈥檚 used more technically to refer to a wave caused by gravitational forces of the sun or moon. A tsunami is an unusually large wave caused by seismic activity such as a seaquake or undersea volcanic explosion. In the past, tsunamis were mistakenly called tidal waves.
noun
- (not in technical use) a large, destructive ocean wave, produced by a seaquake, hurricane, or strong wind. Compare tsunami.
- either of the two great wavelike swellings of the ocean surface that move around the earth on opposite sides and give rise to tide, caused by the attraction of the moon and sun.
- any widespread or powerful movement, opinion, or tendency:
a tidal wave of public indignation.
noun
- an unusually large sea wave produced by a seaquake or undersea volcanic eruption.