Blast wave

A blast wave is a rapid, high-pressure front of energy that expands outward after an explosion. When an explosion occurs, it releases a sudden burst of heat and gas, causing the surrounding air and materials to be pushed away quickly, creating a shock or blast wave. This wave moves faster than the speed of sound and can cause damage by exerting force on objects and structures. Think of it as an intense, traveling pressure wave that radiates outward from the explosion, producing destructive force and sometimes sound, like a loud explosion heard from a distance.