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Do tsunami and tidal wave mean the same thing?

by Guest5880  |  12 years, 9 month(s) ago

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I want to know about tsunami and tidal wave. Have they both the same meaning?

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  1. Guest3386
    No, Tsunami and tidal wave do not mean the same thing. but unfortunately some people commonly refer to tsunamis as "tidal waves", which is incorrect since tsunamis have nothing to do with the tides. Tides result from the gravitational attraction of the Moon and Sun.

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