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
This phenomenon is similar to a sonic boom in that it produces a sudden and intense burst of sound. However, rather than being caused by the shock waves generated by an object traveling faster than the speed of sound, it is produced by a specific type of sound wave known as a sine wave. Sine waves are characterized by their smooth, repetitive oscillations and are commonly used in a variety of applications, including audio processing and signal analysis. When a sine wave is produced at a sufficient intensity, it can create a sudden and powerful burst of sound that is similar in nature to a sonic boom.
by i4ba6g4rigt February 24, 2024
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by A 6th grader with dream January 25, 2020
by catleesi June 27, 2017
The worst type of stays you'll ever meet. They're evil, moral less and will put their parasocial relationships above not supporting the unaliving of innocent people and children
Ooh you're a wave maker 🌊 stay?
Yes I am we should support stay kids even when they associate themselves with Ziónism
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Yes I am we should support stay kids even when they associate themselves with Ziónism
Eeewww stay the f*ck away from me demon
by Free_palestine325 July 05, 2024
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The highness of sound. Spacious drum
Patterns, unique reversed vocal melodies looped in a way you can listen to it all day. Pure ambience. Pure sound. Pure waves.
The highness of sound. Spacious drum
Patterns, unique reversed vocal melodies looped in a way you can listen to it all day. Pure ambience. Pure sound. Pure waves.
by MandlVands June 08, 2023
The raw anger that transfers to everything in the universe from a person tired, annoyed and impatient as their country suffers a third wave of Covid-19.
"Why did Tom freak out at the gym today, just because that dude got to the squat rack before him?"
"Ignore Tom...he just has third wave rage".
"Ignore Tom...he just has third wave rage".
by WillyCravemore July 23, 2021