tsunami; tidal wave
A large ocean wave caused by an earthquake or other underwater disturbance. 'Tidal wave' is a common but scientifically inaccurate English gloss; 'tsunami' is preferred.
After the earthquake, a large tsunami struck the coastal town.
津波警報が発令されたので、高台に避難した。
A tsunami warning was issued, so we evacuated to higher ground.
A massive tsunami struck the coastal town.
A tsunami occurred after the earthquake.
A tsunami warning was issued right after the earthquake.
Many houses were swallowed up by the tsunami.
Wave after wave of tsunami surged onto the coast.
地震 is the shaking of the ground, whereas 津波 is the resulting tsunami wave that a 地震 can trigger.
tsunami warning
giant tsunami; large tsunami
landslide; mountain tsunami
tidal bore; tidal flood; eagre
storm surge
Rarely used kanji form.
tsunami earthquake
far-field tsunami; distant tsunami