tidal

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Tsunamis, formerly known as tidal waves, raz-de-marée in France or maremoti in Italy, are among the most destructive natural phenomena.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

For one thing, they are permanent residents of the community — teachers, firefighters, police, and service workers at the hotels, restaurants and resorts that bring in a tidal wave of visitors every winter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The last of what Lamont calls “the four horsemen” of a bubble is a tidal wave of stock issuance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Grimstead and his team plan to use Jones' last known position at sea, along with weather and tidal data, to try to track where his body might have ended up.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

From this height, I can see exactly what my father meant when he explained Sagan’s tidal lock.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera