The tallest ever was over 1,700 feet (7)

I believe the answer is:

tsunami

(Other definitions for tsunami that I've seen before include "Great, fast-moving sea wave" , "High sea wave" , "Strong surge" , ""Harbour wave"" , "Large sea wave caused by an earthquake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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