shock wave

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In many cases, a flood of neutrinos released during this collapse generates a powerful shock wave that tears the star apart in a supernova.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

But if that shock wave is too weak to eject the surrounding material, much of the star can fall back inward.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 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

French ex-prime minister Gabriel Attal hoped that the mass rape trial would send a "shock wave" through the education of every young boy - "because this is where the fight for equality and respect begins".

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

I felt the shock wave move through the room.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia