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In simple terms, a shock wave forms whenever a force moves faster than the molecules of the medium (solid, liquid or gas) can get out of the way. This causes a multiplication of energy at the event that we call a shock wave.

Shock waves are pretty common phenomena and have many different forms, depending on the source of the force and what it is traveling through. Some examples are the crack of a whip, a hammer striking a chisel or a tsunami.

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