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
Get the shock wavemug. this morning, me and sheri went on a posting-wave and posted 12 new videos about our new cosmetic line thats popular around our neighborhood
by cheri2291 September 11, 2021
Get the posting-wavemug. A series of drinks to be taken in quick succession. The objective is to become drunk as quickly and painlessly as possible. An appropriate choice when arriving at a bar an hour before closing, or when shots just won't do. This is always a spectacle, be sure to ask the hottest person at the bar to take pictures, they will be impressed or scared.
Wave responsibly.
Wave responsibly.
The original: 1 shot surfer on acid, drink 1/2 long island iced tea (straws help keep your time down), 1 Irish car bomb, then finish LIT.
"Buckles and I set a new world record for doing "wave, the" in 21.5 seconds."
"Buckles and I set a new world record for doing "wave, the" in 21.5 seconds."
by Daj May 12, 2008
Get the Wave, themug. group made up to promote the safety and enjoyability of big wave surfing through education and experience
by embeezy July 25, 2012
Get the Big Wave Surf Associationmug. Synonym to “faded.”
Can be said as “wavey” also
Used to describe if you’re drunk or high, who cares.
(Not to be confused with waves
Can be said as “wavey” also
Used to describe if you’re drunk or high, who cares.
(Not to be confused with waves
“How are you feeling after those shots man?”
- “Bro I’m soooooo wavey”
“Dude, are you high right now?”
- “Definitely waves fam.”
- “Bro I’m soooooo wavey”
“Dude, are you high right now?”
- “Definitely waves fam.”
by Woolgatherer May 1, 2018
Get the Wavesmug. when someone mistakenly waves to someone they thought they knew but it was a random person and they now look like an imbecile
1- waisan waver- a person who greets someone unknown mistakenly
“Jarrod totally just waisan waved that random guy over there, what a moron”
“Jarrod totally just waisan waved that random guy over there, what a moron”
by samarmass May 29, 2025
Get the waisan wavemug. The act of shoving your whole hand into a girls pussy, and opening all 5 fingers and wave to yourself or the heavens.
Similar to the word "the boss" meaning shoving whole entire fist into girls pussy.
Similar to the word "the boss" meaning shoving whole entire fist into girls pussy.
by Katefunnyha January 25, 2024
Get the boss wavemug.