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, wave generally caused by an earthquake or underwater rock slide, that can cause substantial destruction
★ 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