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Despite the fact that you often hear people refer to a 'Tsunami' as a 'Tidal Wave', they are not the same. Although they are both sea waves, they are totally un-related phenomenon. A Tidal wave is a shallow wave of water caused by the gravitational interactions between the Sun, Moon and Earth. In comparison, a Tsunami is a sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or landslide displacing the ocean water.

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