Tidal wave

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Definition of Tidal wave:
Is the combined effect of astronomical and meteorological surges - the popular expression for an unusually high and destructive water level along a shore. The expression tidal wave also includes the influence of the associated waves[1].
This is the common definition for Tidal wave, other definitions can be discussed in the article

See also

References

  1. Mangor, Karsten. 2004. “Shoreline Management Guidelines”. DHI Water and Environment, 294pp.