sonic boom
noun
: a sound resembling an explosion produced when a shock wave formed at the nose of an aircraft traveling at supersonic speed reaches the ground
called also sonic bang
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Its return to the launch pad is expected to result in audible sonic booms around the landing zone.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Previously, the flight was potentially going to be delayed until November, due to an environmental analysis and sonic boom analysis.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite yesterday’s success, the booster re-entry include drawbacks such as sonic booms.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
The military also vowed to mitigate the reach of sonic booms that often span across 100 miles of coastline, an issue that has caused controversy.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Previously, the flight was potentially going to be delayed until November, due to an environmental analysis and sonic boom analysis.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite yesterday’s success, the booster re-entry include drawbacks such as sonic booms.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
The military also vowed to mitigate the reach of sonic booms that often span across 100 miles of coastline, an issue that has caused controversy.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Sonic boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sonic%20boom. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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