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。

A great tidal wave swept the coast.

强大的海啸席卷了沿海地区。

Tidal wave is a danger to navigation.

海啸对航海来说是一大威胁。

The tidal wave formed a terrifying wall of water.

海啸形成一堵骇人的水墙。

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。