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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 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.
• Tsunami are often referred to popularly as tidal waves, although this usage is discouraged by geologists and oceanographers.

Other uses include:

• Tidal Wave (1943), a World War II military operation
• Tidal Wave 7", a 1993 EP by The Apples in Stereo and song on the album Fun Trick Noisemaker
• Tidal Wave (album), a 2004 album by Longwave (band)
• Tidal Wave, a band, associated with the United States Naval Academy 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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