shock wave

Typically, when air is displaced by a pressure wave, it moves at the speed of sound. These pressure waves can be generated from one's vocal cords (when speaking), the vibration of an object, or the impact of one object against another. However, in certain cases, the pressure wave is generated by a collision between air parcels, such as when lightning heats the air immediately around it. This rapidly-expanding air crashes into the cooler air around it, generating a massive spike in pressure followed by a sharp drop-off. It is this sharp spike and drop-off combination that differentiates a sound wave and a shock wave. Shock waves can be either naturally generated, in the case of volcanic eruptions, lightning strikes, and asteroid impacts; however, they can also be generated through man-made means, such as explosives that derive their power either from chemical energy that is converted into thermal energy or by way of nuclear fission or fusion. If the pressure differential occurs in air where clouds can condense, the act of high pressure passing through the area and low pressure following can cause temporary "Wilson clouds" to form.

The shock wave generated by the explosion in Beirut generated Wilson ring clouds and severely damaged the city of Lebanon.

by Tornadopelt May 17, 2022

Shocker.

If your holding up the shocker your prob a really cool person

That cool group holds up the shocker.

by Garywink May 19, 2022

Shocker

2 in the Bush; 1 in the Cheney

…you youngsters might not get it, but your folks do 🤣

Good thing I came first. As soon as I gave her the shocker, it was all over for her

by Big Kool-aid May 22, 2022

Shocket

When you think you have found a great solution and then, at the last minute, find it was a bad idea all along

I got it all there, lined up the final piece and it didn't fit, it was a badly fotting shocket all along.

by Mustardly July 6, 2022

Shockar

The small burst of electricity you feel before opening up the door of a vehicle.

Stephanie received a shockar before she got into her GMC Terrain.

by CrankyKramer August 18, 2022

shocking cruelty

An act of extreme wickedness. Type of: cruelty, inhuman treatment. a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane. synonyms: atrociousness, barbarity, barbarousness, heinousness.

shocking cruelty = Cruelty is behavior that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals. Britain had laws against cruelty to animals but none to protect children.

by who_said December 8, 2022

Shockoloco

When the Narco Hits the Head ! Brain Freeze walking like you talking !

John : JOH I am geShockoloco bru
Seth : We leka Bogey!

by Styf December 8, 2022