Mexican wave, also known as the stadium wave, is a term used to describe a coordinated movement of sequential rising and falling of sections of fans in a sports stadium. There are several synonyms for Mexican wave, including the stadium ripple, La Ola, the human wave, and the wave surge. La Ola is a Spanish term meaning "wave," and it's used in some parts of the world to describe this coordinated movement. The human wave refers to the synchronized motion of a group acting as a wave. The stadium ripple and wave surge are also used to describe this phenomenon. Regardless of what you call it, the Mexican wave is a common sight in sports stadiums across the world.