Tidal waves, or tsunamis, are caused by plate movements under the ocean and displace huge amounts of water. explain why the term "tidal wave" is a misnomer and propose a name that would be a better fit for that type of wave.
According to sources, the most probable answer to this query is that the name tidal wave as assigned to ocean/ sea waves that far exceeded its normal height. Thank you for your question. Please don't hesitate to ask in Brainly your queries.