shock wave
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Some may instead brighten when the explosion's shock wave crashes into surrounding material.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Emails detailing the proposed new deal—and exit option—hit agents’ inboxes after the Las Vegas event, setting off an internal shock wave, agents said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
The instrument is designed to measure the X-59's unique shock wave signature.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
In a post on Facebook, the council also quoted eyewitnesses as saying that the shock wave was palpable, and all emergency services quickly arrived at the scene.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Radiating outward at almost the speed of light would be the initial shock wave, sweeping everything before it.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
