A tidal wave caused by the earthquake hit the coast causing catastrophic damage.

地震引发的海啸袭击了海岸，造成了灾难性的损失。

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What began as a trickle now has turned into a tidal wave.

如今，曾经的涓涓细流已经会流成惊天巨浪。

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By seeing a volcano, a tidal wave, or an earthquake, we learn God is powerful.

通过火山，海啸和地震，我们知道上帝是强大的。

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Today a tidal wave of aging boomers want income, but traditional sources are lacking.

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It hits you like a tidal wave and nearly knocks you off your seat.

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Only dreaded austerity or a tidal wave of miraculous growth can provide the solutions.

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