shock wave

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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

Atkinson said he was surprised the white paper sent a shock wave across the transport sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"What makes this work unique is the integration of shock wave physics and chemical biology with molecular cell biology to probe how life might cope with such Mars-like stressors," says Dhage.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

This rebound launches a shock wave that travels outward, ultimately tearing the star apart.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2025

I felt the shock wave move through the room.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia