Shockwave

A shockwave is a sudden, powerful disturbance that travels through a medium like air or water, characterized by an abrupt change in pressure, temperature, and density. It occurs when an object moves faster than the speed of sound or during explosive events, causing particles to be compressed rapidly. The result is a rapid, high-energy wave that can cause damage or intense sensory effects, such as the loud blast from an explosion or the sonic boom of a supersonic jet. Shockwaves are fundamental in fields like physics, medicine, and engineering, illustrating how energy propagates through different environments.