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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

In addition, yeast cells were treated with 100 mM sodium perchlorate, either on its own or combined with shock wave exposure.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

He first felt the shock wave hit the building and thought it was the start of an earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

The key point of the Tunguska Event is that there was a tremendous explosion, a great shock wave, an enormous forest fire, and yet there is no impact crater at the site.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan