HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

Tidal wave may refer to:


Seas and oceans

* A
tidal bore A tidal bore, often simply given as bore in context, is a tidal phenomenon in which the leading edge of the incoming tide forms a wave (or waves) of water that travels up a river or narrow bay, reversing the direction of the river or bay's cu ...
, which is a large movement of water formed by the funnelling of the incoming tide into a river or narrow bay * A
storm surge A storm surge, storm flood, tidal surge, or storm tide is a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water commonly associated with low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones. It is measured as the rise in water level above the ...
, or tidal surge, which can cause waves that breach flood defences * A
tsunami A tsunami ( ; from , ) is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and underwater explosions (including detonations, ...
, a series of water waves in a body of water caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, although this usage of "tidal wave" is a misnomer and is disfavored by the scientific community. ** A
megatsunami A megatsunami is an incredibly large wave created by a substantial and sudden displacement of material into a body of water. Megatsunamis have different features from ordinary tsunamis. Ordinary tsunamis are caused by underwater tectonic activi ...
, which is an informal term to describe a tsunami that has initial wave heights that are much larger than normal tsunamis * The
crest (physics) A crest point on a wave is the highest point of the wave. A crest is a point on a surface wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum. A trough is the opposite of a crest, so the minimum or lowest point of the wave. When the cres ...
of a tide as it moves around the Earth


Film

* '' The Tidal Wave'', a 1920 British silent film * ''Tidal Wave'' (1973 film), a film based on novel ''Japan Sinks'' * ''Tidal Wave'' (2009 film), a South Korean disaster movie *''
Portrait of Jennie ''Portrait of Jennie'' (also released under the title ''Tidal Wave'') is a 1948 American supernatural film directed by William Dieterle, produced by David O. Selznick, and starring Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore, and Lillian ...
'' (1948), rereleased with the title ''Tidal Wave''


Amusements

* Tidal Wave (Thorpe Park), the theme park ride at Thorpe Park, in the United Kingdom * Tidal Wave (Transformers), a Decepticon in the Transformers universe


Music

* Tidal Wave (band), a band associated with the United States Naval Academy Band


Albums

* ''Tidal Wave'' (EP), the 1993 EP debut release by The Apples in Stereo, and song on the album ''Fun Trick Noisemaker'' * ''Tidal Wave'' (Taking Back Sunday album), a 2016 album by Taking Back Sunday * ''Tidal Wave'' (Young Liars album), a 2014 album by Canadian indie pop rock band Young Liars


Songs

* "Tidal Wave" (song), a song by Sub Focus, 2012 * "Tidal Wave", a song by The Apples, 1993 * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Apollo 100 Apollo 100 was a British instrumental group that had a U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 10 hit with the Bach–inspired single " Joy" in 1972. History Apollo 100 was founded by arranger and multi-instrumentalist Tom Parker, who was known for hi ...
, 1973 * "Tidal Wave", a song by the band The Challengers, 1963 * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Clancy Eccles Clancy Eccles (9 December 1940 in Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005 in Spanish Town, Jamaica)Katz was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, songwriter, arranger, promoter, record producer and talent scout. Known mostly for his early re ...
, 1976 * "Tidal Wave", a song by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, on their 1998 album '' Gorky 5'' * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Frankie Paul Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017), better known as Frankie Paul, was a Jamaican dancehall reggae artist. Born blind, he has been dubbed by some 'The Jamaican Stevie Wonder'. Biography Born in Jamaica in 1965, Blake was born blind bu ...
, 1985 * "Tidal Wave," a 1995 song by Bomb the Bass featuring River on their album '' Clear'' * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Husky Husky is a general term for a type of dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness. Modern racing huskies ...
, 2012 * "Tidal Wave," a 2014 song by Interpol on their album '' El Pintor'' * "Tidal Wave", a song by John Foxx on his 1980 album ''
Metamatic ''Metamatic'' is the debut solo album by John Foxx, released in 1980. It was his first solo project following his split with Ultravox the previous year. A departure from the mix of synthesizers and conventional rock music, rock instrumentation ...
'' * "Tidal Wave", a song by Karmin from ''Pulses'' * "Tidal Wave", a B-side to 2008 single "Spaceman" by the rock band The Killers * "Tidal Wave", a song by Owl City on their 2009 album '' Ocean Eyes'' * "Tidal Wave", a song by Nickelback on their 2022 album '' Get Rollin''' * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Ronnie Laws Ronald Wayne Laws (born October 3, 1950) is an American jazz and smooth jazz saxophonist, and singer. He is the younger brother of jazz flutist Hubert Laws, jazz vocalist Eloise Laws and the older brother of Debra Laws. Biography Born and rai ...
and Pressure, 1975 * "Tidal Wave", a song by The Sugarcubes on the 1989 album ''
Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! ''Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!'' is the second studio album by Icelandic alternative rock band the Sugarcubes, released on 20 September 1989 through Elektra Records. A version of the album sung in Icelandic titled ''Illur Arfur!'' (English: '' ...
'' * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Thee Oh Sees Osees is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1997, now based in Los Angeles, California. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band has evolved through numerous line-up and name changes since its foun ...
* "Tidal Wave", a song by
The Upsetters The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. The name of the band comes from Perry's nickname of Upsetter, after his song "I Am the Upsetter", a musical dismissal of his former boss Coxs ...
* "Tidal Wave", a song by
Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man is an Alaskan rock band from Wasilla, Alaska and based in Portland, Oregon. The group consists of John Baldwin Gourley, Zach Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, Eric Howk and Zoe Manville. Gourley and Carothers met and began playing music t ...
* "Tidal Wave", a song by
S*M*A*S*H Smash (normally typeset as S*M*A*S*H) are an English punk rock trio, who enjoyed brief notoriety in the early 1990s in the UK. S*M*A*S*H was formed by Ed Borrie (vocals, guitar), Salvatore Alessi (credited as Salv) (bass), and Rob Hague (drum ...
* "Tidal Waves", a 2015 song by All Time Low from ''
Future Hearts ''Future Hearts'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band All Time Low, released April 7, 2015It'll Shine When It Shines * "Tidal Wave", a song by
Chase Atlantic Chase Atlantic (stylised in all caps) is an Australian R&B band from Cairns, Queensland, formed in 2014. The band consists of three members: Christian Anthony and brothers Mitchel and Clinton Cave, and have released seven EPs and four albums si ...
, 2018


Other uses

*
Operation Tidal Wave Operation Tidal Wave was an air attack by bombers of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) based in Libya on nine oil refineries around Ploiești, Romania, on 1 August 1943, during World War II. It was a strategic bombing mission and part o ...
, a 1943 World War II military operation * Tidalwave Microtech, defunct Taiwanese manufacturer of palmtop PCs


See also

* A
rogue wave A rogue wave is an abnormally large ocean wave. Rogue wave may also refer to: * Optical rogue waves, are rare pulses of light analogous to rogue or freak ocean waves. * Rogue Wave Software, a software company * Rogue Wave (band), an American in ...
of up to 100 feet high, often in the middle of the ocean and against prevailing current and wave direction * Jwar Bhata (disambiguation) (), various Indian films so titled {{disambiguation